Ford V8 generator- self exciting?

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I run my carrier in 6 volt but with a separate 12 volt battery that provides power to the original 6 volt starter. The 6 volt starter will handle that voltage without issue. The draw on the 12 volt battery is so minor that I may have to re-charge it once over the summer and once before putting it away for the winter.

The rest of the carrier remains in it's original 6 volt configuration. Because there is no load on the 6 volt system during starting, combined with the speed of the starter being fed 12 volts, the carrier will usually start with a quick jog of the starter switch.