A friend has a '64 Ford 2000. His father bought it new, and always told him it was an 8-volt, positive ground. Everything I can find says they were 6-volt, positive ground. He has put an 8-volt battery in, and it seems to be running fine. His lights and guages don't work anyway, so that's not an issue, but how about the starter, generator, and regulator? will 8-volts mess them up? HELP!
Zebrafive
Super Member
Here's my 2 cents, for what it's worth:
I don't think 8v will damage a 6v starter.
Battery may not get charged due to the regulator "thinking" it's does not need to be charged, 8v, not 6v, may fool the charging system.
I don't think 8v will damage a 6v starter.
Battery may not get charged due to the regulator "thinking" it's does not need to be charged, 8v, not 6v, may fool the charging system.
mitch becton
Gold Member
back in the 1950 and 1960's the 8 volt battery (ONLY) was built mostly to prop up the weak 6 volt system with a little extra boost there never was a o/e 8 volt system and nothing had to be changed except the battery yes no lights no gauges nothing it was strictly an added boost but if you go from 6 to 12 gen/alternator and regulator external style had to replaced the starter does not sense 6 or 12 volt except fot the extra kick it has and when you convert to 12 if you have a cranking problem with motor spinning but not cranking you will eventually explode the starter i am working on one now that happened to slung alot of insides apart hope this helps also as the old saying goes '' IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT ALSO APPLIES'' good luck and welcome also what part of usa are you
