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rotorwrench · 08-04-2021, 07:56 AM

If it has an L16 four banger then it was manufactured after 1966 at the earliest. The Japanese cars were using 12-volt and since it has an alternator then it is likely 12-volt. The L16 engine was primarily used in the Datsun 510 cars but they were also used in other sedans and pickups till around 1978.

Check the bulbs in headlamps or tail lamps for voltage or part numbers that can be traced to voltage. This will tell if it was completely set up for 12-volts.

Many of the model T cars had batteries in them to aid in cold starting and some used or were replace by 12-volt batteries. The T was an adaptable car. The cars with electric start all had batteries of one voltage or another. Electric starting was added as an option in 1919 or so if I remember correctly. By 1926, it was likely standard equipment.

08-04-2021, 07:56 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: 12 volt or 6 volt If it has an L16 four banger then it was manufactured after 1966 at the earliest. The Japanese cars were using 12-volt and since it has an alternator then it is likely 12-volt. The L16 engine was primarily used in the Datsun 510 cars but they were also used in other sedans and pickups till around 1978. Check the bulbs in headlamps or tail lamps for voltage or part numbers that can be traced to voltage. This will tell if it was completely set up for 12-volts. Many of the model T cars had batteries in them to aid in cold starting and some used or were replace by 12-volt batteries. The T was an adaptable car. The cars with electric start all had batteries of one voltage or another. Electric starting was added as an option in 1919 or so if I remember correctly. By 1926, it was likely standard equipment. Last edited by rotorwrench; 08-04-2021 at 08:05 AM.