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[email protected] · 04-21-2019, 07:23 PM

Just a quick question.

I know a 12 volt Ford with overdrive must use a 12 volt solenoid because a 6 volt solenoid can't handle the higher voltage. How about the relay? Is anyone using a 6 volt overdrive relay with a 12 volt system. Will a 6 volt relay hold up with 12 volts?

Thanks!

Bill in Conn.

04-21-2019, 07:23 PM	#1
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sharon, Conn. Posts: 114	6 volt overdrive relay with 12 volts Just a quick question. I know a 12 volt Ford with overdrive must use a 12 volt solenoid because a 6 volt solenoid can't handle the higher voltage. How about the relay? Is anyone using a 6 volt overdrive relay with a 12 volt system. Will a 6 volt relay hold up with 12 volts? Thanks! Bill in Conn.