is it posible? if i switch the 6v coil for a 12v coil, is it possible to start a 6v car with a 12v batt. and not destroy anyhting(with exeption to lights and such)?? -OR- can i use a 12v battery charger to charge the 6v battery? thanks a bunch. dave
As long as you remember the "and such" include things like guages, radio, switching the 6V generator to a 12V alternator, and ALL the lights. Here's a 12V conversion guide: http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/six12.htm. Also, try searching here. This subject has been covered many times. Bryan
A 6 V car will start reallydamnwell on 12, no need to fiddle with anything for a quick shot of electricity. Then disconnect and let it run on the generator--you'll likely have to raise the idle speed a small amount to keep the generator happy. You can't charge from 12 safely--it'll fry things. You'd have to figgerout a way to drop voltage to 7 or so, or charge two batteries in series, also not a very good idea. Start the thing on 12 and let its own gen chargeit! That's what you pay the thing for, right?