Thread: Headlight Help
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Old 01-14-2021, 10:36 AM   #19
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Default Re: Headlight Help

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The brightest bulb Ford authorized for model A was 21/32 CP, A-1116. 32 CP stresses the capacity of the generator, and should be used sparingly. Obviously overuse of 50 CP can shorten the life of the generator.
I should add that 12V systems reduce current requirements by half, which doubles generator power capacity. The generator can thus handle the load of 50 CP bulbs without overheating.

Of course, a 6V alternator is a much easier conversion.
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