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8 volt battery

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by bigtuse, Nov 17, 2006.

  1. Nov 17, 2006
    bigtuse

    bigtuse New Member

    cent. pa.
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    anyone know anything about using a 8 volt battery in a 6 volt system ? +'s and -'s welcomed !
     
    bigtuse, Nov 17, 2006
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  2. Nov 17, 2006
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Tantallon, Nova...
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    You'd have to adjust the regulator to provide proper charging voltage, not an easy job. :( The increased voltage would result in your light bulbs quickly burning out. :(:(

    Why do you want to go to 8 volts? If you're having problems new battery cables & clean connections will almost certainly fix you right up.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Nov 17, 2006
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  3. Nov 18, 2006
    jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    Eagle Point oregon
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    Actually, except for pumping up your voltage regulator and possably throwing off your fuel gauge, there is little else to worry about. This is a common "upgrade" for 6V tractors to get a little bit more juice out of their starters. Personally, my preference is to go all the way and run a 12V system with an alternator.
     
    jeepdaddy2000, Nov 18, 2006
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