Re: Let's discuss Packard 6V electrical systems and the change to 12V systems

Posted by Ron Ferguson On 2008/7/2 11:16:59

MONKEY WRENCH - not to interrupt but - Chevy had a 8 volt battery in some of their 1954 pickup trucks. It would crank the engine over like mad. Sure had no problems firing it up in the winter time. All bulbs were 6 volt.
When the old 8 volt died I tried a new 6 volt battery but there wasn't enough power to start it.
I went nuts looking for a new 8 volt and finally had to have one made.