12volt or 6 volt

[rexman]

Got a 12v,setup .it does not seem to charge the battery.think the mule engine does not turn fast to do the charging, So was thinking maybe a 6 volt generator might work better.any Idea's.

 

[The Auto Shop teacher]

Somethings wrong with that alternator or there is a bad connection somewhere. I have put GM integral alternators on 2 stroke 1 lunger engines that run both directions and always at low RPM and they charge just fine.

 

[rexman]

Thanks Teacher,3rd one i tryed ,just a wire from it to battery,maybe i need a lower amp alt.Thats why was thinking the 6 volt gen

 

[The Auto Shop teacher]

Don't forget checking the ground wires, just as many electrons pass through them as the positive wires. The nice thing about alternators is that they should only give you the amperage you need and tug on the belt only when working. How old is your battery, is there a date code sticker on it? Have you load tested it, and how many amps is the starter pulling? Just throwing out ideas...

 

[doghead]

Can you post a picture if your setup?

 

[phil2968]

Thanks Teacher,3rd one i tryed ,just a wire from it to battery,maybe i need a lower amp alt.Thats why was thinking the 6 volt gen

Is it a one wire alternator? It may need an exciter wire to turn it on. Need more info.