Re: Did you change your 6v. Packard to 8v or 12v?

Posted by Jim McDermaid On 2014/2/19 12:20:10

Said it before, say it again: I run my Packard on 6 volts and everything works just fine. The starter spins plenty fast (I have proper size battery cables). 6 volt light bulbs are usually stamped 6-8V because 6 volts systems charge up to 7.5 volts. The higher the voltage on an incandescent bulb, the shorter the life of the bulb. Incandescent lamps are nearing extinction so I want to make mine last until the end.

I use an Optima 6 volt battery and no problem starting. I realize Phoenix AZ doesn't get far below freezing.


Jim