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What is the STOCK battery group for my 1951 Styleline Deluxe ?
Is there anyone using an 8 volt battery ?
If so, what changes, if any, to the generator or voltage regulator ?
Id really like to go to a 12 volt system, and still use the 6 volt starter, but climbing under the dash to replace bulbs and add resistors won’t work for this very old body of mine.
1951 Chevy Styleline Deluxe 2 door sedan / purchased from second owner 6-19-2000.
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An 8v battery is a fix in search of a problem. If you're staying with 6v make sure your connections are all clean and cables properly sized. Scroll to page 60 for the battery specs: https://www.gm.com/content/dam/comp...mation-kits/chevrolet/1951-Chevrolet.pdf
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You’ve made an assumption I have a start issue. I do not.
I use 2/0 cables and all connection points are very clean.
For my own inquisitive requested info, I asked questions about a STOCK 6 VOLT battery group number.
Out of curiosity, I also asked about anyone using 8 volt and what, if any changes needs updating.
Then I made a comment about a 12 volt system with a 6 volt starter.
The ‘51 I have owned for 23 years is fine.
2 years ago, I sold a pristine / restored ‘51. It was 12 volt.
I liked that 12 volt cranking the 6 volt starter ….. thus my series of questions today.
No problems to discuss, , just curious.
1951 Chevy Styleline Deluxe 2 door sedan / purchased from second owner 6-19-2000.
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The stock battery is a 6 volt group one.
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