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IVT1 · 03-19-2011, 03:45 PM

while looking through a freinds old parts boxes I found a 7 volt generator with an 8ba mounting brkt.can anyone tell me what it would fit & why 7v & not 6 ? thanks

51 MERC-CT · 03-19-2011, 07:51 PM

Probably because thats what the voltage is at the specified charge rate of appox. 36 amps. It's still a 6 volt generator. It's the same as a 12 volt alternator that charges at 13 or 14 volts but is still a 12 volt alternator.

G.M. · 03-19-2011, 08:23 PM

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A 6 volt generator should be set to charge at 7.5 volts. The generator you have marked 7 volts is a generator for a 6 volt system. The voltage regulator controls the actual output voltage. G.M.

03-19-2011, 03:45 PM	#1
IVT1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mobile,Al. Posts: 146	7 volts anyone? while looking through a freinds old parts boxes I found a 7 volt generator with an 8ba mounting brkt.can anyone tell me what it would fit & why 7v & not 6 ? thanks __________________ Go hard, or Go home

03-19-2011, 07:51 PM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 7 volts anyone? Probably because thats what the voltage is at the specified charge rate of appox. 36 amps. It's still a 6 volt generator. It's the same as a 12 volt alternator that charges at 13 or 14 volts but is still a 12 volt alternator.

03-19-2011, 08:23 PM	#3
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: 7 volts anyone? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A 6 volt generator should be set to charge at 7.5 volts. The generator you have marked 7 volts is a generator for a 6 volt system. The voltage regulator controls the actual output voltage. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com