I have a restored 1947 Plymouth Business Coupe. That was the same year I, too, came off the “assembly line.” The Plymouth has a 6-volt battery, and the starter motor turns over slowly. Can I safely ...

Q: I have a restored 1947 Plymouth Business Coupe. That was the same year I, too, came off the “assembly line.” The Plymouth has a 6-volt battery, and the starter motor turns over slowly. Can I safely ...

All of the above, Jerry. The problem is that everything in your car is designed to run on 6 volts. Running 8 volts through 6-volt components will put some stress on them and might shorten their lives ...

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