UTS 12 volt conversion

Mark Poss

Well-known Member
I just got an 1948 UTS and would like to convert it to 12 volt. I was planning on taking the generator to my local starter and generator shop to have it converted to 12 volt and pick up a 12 volt coil. What type of coil should I get? One with internal resistor? Im not very good with electrical. I know I need to replace the light bulbs with 12 volt ones. Will the 12 volt battery be positive ground still or negative ground? Can someone post a wiring diagram for the 12 volt conversion for me to follow? Thanks for any help, Mark
 
If the coil you currently have is good, all you need is a resistor for it. If you need or want a new coil, I would get one that does not require an external resistor.
 

To answer your original question--if you keep the generator, it would most likely remain positive ground. An alternator conversion would be negative ground.
 
I had my generator rebuilt into a 12v on my ZAS/LP, it is very expensive. I also installed a new voltage regulator which is for negative ground, you can get that voltage regulator in either + or- ground. I can send you both the generator and alternator diagrams if you'll send me an email.
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1. Converting to alternator with built in regulator would be much cheaper and more dependable. Your problem will not be with generator but in finding a dependable regulator. But if you want to stay original that is your call.

2. You do not need a diagram to change to 12 volt generator unless you also change to negative ground. 6 and 12 volt generators wire the same except for added resistor with 6 volt coil. A generator will work equally well either polarity. Just make sure you have a regulator that matches your ground polarity and polarize the generator before you start the engine the first time.

3. An IC14SB NAPA coil or equivalent would eliminate the need for a resistor

4. To change to negative ground, reverse connections on coil and ammeter and connect battery negative ground. Starter, lights, and ignition work either polarity.

Here are a couple of old diagrams that may help
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