Re: 12-Volts in Your 6-Volt Packard

Posted by PackardV8 On 2016/2/9 12:47:01

Just a "blue sky" idea:
I found among my 'junk' what i thot was just another old 6v generator. It sure looks like an old 6v gen complete with v belt pulley. BUT as it turns out itis a 115v generator. Probably real easy to retro fit to ANY automotive generator mounting bracket.

So, swap the old 6v gen for a 115v gen. Run TWO AC common garage type battery chargers and a 6v car battery and a 12 v car battery.

The 6v garage type charger keeps the 6v battery charged and the 12 v battery charger keeps the 12v battery charged.

Sure, need extra space for an extra battery (12v could go in trunk or under floor of car. And space to mount the twwo battery chargers.

^6v circuit for starter only. 12 v circuit for the rest of the car. While the two chargers are wired to the ONE 115v generator that replaced the 6v gen on the engine.