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Old 20-06-06, 06:34
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Default 12v Genny

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Originally posted by Lang
Original generator/dynamo will easily produce 12 volts but you need to get a 12 volt voltage regulator from a car wrecking yard of any 60/70 era car (better if off a type that had generator not alternator). Some of the wartime voltage regulators can be "tweaked" up to 12 volt so you can use the original.
That's interesting, Lang - first time I've heard of getting 12v from a 6v generator. You've tried it yourself?
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