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bobv · 10-27-2011, 12:38 PM

I would like to convert my 37 to 12v negative ground alternator. I see Macs has a 12v neg ground alternator kit. What else would I need?

wga · 10-27-2011, 12:56 PM

http://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/parts/index.html

Also, do a search of this site, that is one of the most covered topics in any older
car forum.

oldford2 · 10-27-2011, 01:14 PM

As WGA said: This is one of the most covered topics on this site. You will also find that many replies ask why you want to convert? If you have a problem, there might be an easier and less costly solution. Maybe someone will post an estimate of cost to make this conversion. Might surprise you. John

Bruno · 10-27-2011, 01:30 PM

A 6 volt positive ground alternator (single wire) is available. If you have good clean and tight connections throughout, you don't need to convert to 12 volt.

Vic Piano · 10-27-2011, 01:48 PM

Someone once said "a picture is worth a thousand words", if that's so, a video with audio demonstrating the 6 to 12 volt conversion should be priceless.

Good thing is, they are only $24.95 + $3.50 S&H from Vic's V8 Videos. PM me if you would like a DVD of the 6 to 12 Volt Conversion Video or to find out about our other restoration videos. Vic

Lawson Cox · 10-27-2011, 01:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruno

A 6 volt positive ground alternator (single wire) is available. If you have good clean and tight connections throughout, you don't need to convert to 12 volt.

With 6V you also need HEAVY 6V battery cables. I made mine out of welding cable 00 I believe. 12V cables are just too small for 6V.

bobv · 10-27-2011, 04:30 PM

I have a rusty generator that is not working and crusty regulator now. It looks like it will cost about $175 to replace them. I can buy the 1 wire 12v alternator kit plus voltage reducer for the gauges for about $220.
I also have two cars with 6v generators which I am fine with. So I agree, no reason to switch at that point. However if I need to replace a lot of parts to fix the 6v then I might as well go 12v and eliminate the obvious downside of 6v such as accessories.
Thats why I'm wondering what else I may need.
Thanks for the advice. Bob

Richard in Florida · 10-28-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobv

I would like to convert my 37 to 12v negative ground alternator. I see Macs has a 12v neg ground alternator kit. What else would I need?

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Ken Crans · 10-28-2011, 01:20 PM

I heard that Ed Whitney has a 6 volt pos ground alternator inside a gen housing. i also ran 00 cables and i have lots of power, see if you can stay orig. car is worth more. Ken

10-27-2011, 12:38 PM	#1
bobv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baxter, MN. Posts: 120	6v to 12v conversion I would like to convert my 37 to 12v negative ground alternator. I see Macs has a 12v neg ground alternator kit. What else would I need?

10-27-2011, 12:56 PM	#2
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 898	Re: 6v to 12v conversion http://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/parts/index.html Also, do a search of this site, that is one of the most covered topics in any older car forum. __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

10-27-2011, 01:14 PM	#3
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: 6v to 12v conversion As WGA said: This is one of the most covered topics on this site. You will also find that many replies ask why you want to convert? If you have a problem, there might be an easier and less costly solution. Maybe someone will post an estimate of cost to make this conversion. Might surprise you. John

10-27-2011, 01:30 PM	#4
Bruno Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 86	Re: 6v to 12v conversion A 6 volt positive ground alternator (single wire) is available. If you have good clean and tight connections throughout, you don't need to convert to 12 volt.

10-27-2011, 01:48 PM	#5
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 6v to 12v conversion Someone once said "a picture is worth a thousand words", if that's so, a video with audio demonstrating the 6 to 12 volt conversion should be priceless. Good thing is, they are only $24.95 + $3.50 S&H from Vic's V8 Videos. PM me if you would like a DVD of the 6 to 12 Volt Conversion Video or to find out about our other restoration videos. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-27-2011, 04:30 PM	#7
bobv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baxter, MN. Posts: 120	Re: 6v to 12v conversion I have a rusty generator that is not working and crusty regulator now. It looks like it will cost about $175 to replace them. I can buy the 1 wire 12v alternator kit plus voltage reducer for the gauges for about $220. I also have two cars with 6v generators which I am fine with. So I agree, no reason to switch at that point. However if I need to replace a lot of parts to fix the 6v then I might as well go 12v and eliminate the obvious downside of 6v such as accessories. Thats why I'm wondering what else I may need. Thanks for the advice. Bob

10-28-2011, 01:20 PM	#9
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: 6v to 12v conversion I heard that Ed Whitney has a 6 volt pos ground alternator inside a gen housing. i also ran 00 cables and i have lots of power, see if you can stay orig. car is worth more. Ken