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1963 cj5 electrical help

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jpsycoboy5, May 17, 2010.

  1. May 17, 2010
    jpsycoboy5

    jpsycoboy5 New Member

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    i can't find out if i have a 6 volt or 12 volt system it is the stock system but if it is 6v is there any jeep i can use for donor parts? i have the 4 banger under the hood
     
    jpsycoboy5, May 17, 2010
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  2. May 17, 2010
    Eaallred

    Eaallred Member

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    Easy way to check, the generator should be stamped, either 6 or 12 volt (sometimes stamped 7V and 14V). A 6 volt battery has 3 cells to fill water, a 12 volt will have 6, etc.
     
    Eaallred, May 17, 2010
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  3. May 18, 2010
    hotrod351

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    not 100% sure but i think they stopped using 6 volts after 1955.
     
    hotrod351, May 18, 2010
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  4. May 18, 2010
    Walt Couch

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    Take a look at one of your dash bulbs. It should have the voltage stamped on it. The regulator will also have it stamped somewhere on the base or underneath and will also indicate pos or neg ground. Old generators have usually been rebuilt so many times they no longer will show a stamped voltage on them.
     
    Walt Couch, May 18, 2010
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