12 volt generator ?

can a 6volt generator be converted to 12volt if so what does it take to do it.

 

Most auto electric shops can do this for you. I had mine done for around $65 but that was 15 years ago so it might run a bit higher now. I don't know the process but they could probably explain it to you.

 

You didnt say what brand you are working with. I had a 48 Ford generator I wanted to make 12 volts. I took it and a generator off a 56 F6 to the local pro. He put the two together, and it has been flawless for several years.

 

Yes, there are plenty of shops that do it. I think there's an alliance member that does it. I believe all you do is switch out the field coils and use a 12 volt regulator.

 

This has been covered before. Find more details with the "Search" function.

Cheapest route, change the 6 volt regulator to a 12 volt regulator. Second option, change the regulator and also change the fields to those from a 12 volt generator.

I have done both and both work, at least with Fords.

Again, do a seach and do some reading. That is how I found out how to do it.

Neal

After you do a search and still have questions, shoot me a PM. I will try to answer your question.

 

you can do it yourself. it's not rocket science. here ya go

 

Sorry forgot to mention its off a chevy,Thanks for all the info sounds like we can handle it.