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The 6 volt generator will work just fine on 12 volts so there is no need to change it out. I had a 1951 1 1/12 ton truck that was converted to 12 volts but the 6 volt generator and the 6 volt starter remained. Ran that way since the early 1960's. No problem. My 1946 Oliver bulldozer was converted to 12 volts as well before I bought it years ago and both the 6 volt starter and generator are still onboard. Both have been working fine all of these years. By the way, the generator doesn't care if it is positive ground or negative ground either....as long as it is polarized for one or the other.   
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
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Dog,
Can you explain how a 6 volt regulator works with a 12 volt battery or do you change to a 12 volt regulator? I ask because I have a 1952 Ford 8N tractor and the electrical system needs updating. Others with those tractors update to 12 volts with an alternator. It would be nice to keep the OEM generator and use a 12 volt battery.
This tractor is actually used regularly to keep my long gravel driveway smoothed up with an angle blade during the rainy season.
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The Mangy Old Mutt
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I got the starter back, new armature, replaced brushes and bushings, and installed new 12 volt field coils. So far starter has been working without any problems.
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