running on 12 volt

[M in sask]

Hello all. Can i run my 26 roadster pick up thats all stock on 12 volts to run around the yard ? or will it damage the coils or timmer ? i dont have a 6 volt batt available right now. Thanks Merv

 

[ldj1002]

Hello all. Can i run my 26 roadster pick up thats all stock on 12 volts to run around the yard ? or will it damage the coils or timmer ? i dont have a 6 volt batt available right now. Thanks Merv[/QUOTE]

Yes, but I would disconnect the gen.

 

[yachtsmanbill]

You can disconnect the generator but the unit MUST be grounded from the post to the frame and also disconnect the wire to the cutout or the unit will run away and burn up. Thats due to the third brush style of voltage regulation. The cutout IS NOT a regulator! If you run the 6 volt gen with a 12 volt battery, then gen will undercharge the battery unless you move the third brush.
I run my whole car on 12 volts with a starter and alternator to match. Coils dont mind it a bit. ws

 

[Gene Nelson]

Don't turn on the lights!
Gene

 

[Steve Jelf]

Yes, disconnect and ground the generator. If your magneto's up to snuff, you can run on MAG and use no battery at all.