Converting ww2 mb wills jeep from 6 volt to 12 volt

[Little Jo]

Hi John and Lynn

I will go with old 6 volt Generator as I believe it puts out about 13.5 volts, I will then update to a 12 volt regulator and Distributor. You guys have given me the confidence to stay as original as possible. Thanks heaps for the updates.

Cheers

Little Jo

[Blackpowder44 (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Little Jo

Hi John and Lynn

I will go with old 6 volt Generator as I believe it puts out about 13.5 volts, I will then update to a 12 volt regulator and Distributor. You guys have given me the confidence to stay as original as possible. Thanks heaps for the updates.

Cheers

Little Jo

The original distributor will be fine, you must get a "True" 12v coil. Make sure that it is 12"v, nothing else will be any good. All bulbs have to be replaiced. I cut the ends off of the red ruby rear lights and it makes it a lot easier to replace bulbs. John.

[Harry Moon]

Do you know if you have to change the points (condensor) or adjust the point gap? Plug gap? Timing?

[Blackpowder44 (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Harry Moon

Do you know if you have to change the points (condensor) or adjust the point gap? Plug gap? Timing?

Nothing in the dis. needs to be altered, 20 tho. points gap, also keep 6 volt starter motor, works fine on 121v. John. ps for those of us who still smoke, 20 th. is the thickness of a fag packet.Before you all jump in, not the thickness of a whole fag packet, just the side of it.

[Blackpowder44 (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Harry Moon

Do you know if you have to change the points (condensor) or adjust the point gap? Plug gap? Timing?

Nothing needs to be altered as regards points or condenser. For this unleaded fuel you need to adjust the distributor, advance or retard, I cannot rember which. Easy enough to find out and to adjust until it is running smothly. Also do not get suckered into having hardened valve seats inserted. These old engines were built before leaded petrol was the norm, Just means you have to re-seat the valves every 16000 miles or thereabout. John.

[Little Jo]

John

Thanks for the info, certainly makes sense. I have learned a lot since starting this project and looking forward to the finished product back on the road.

Cheers

Little Jo