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06-05-2020, 03:29 PM | #21 |
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Re: Change to 12 volt negative ground
If somebody wants to keep 6V because it's a) original and b) working fine, then power to you! I kept mine 6V for a year before changing it and to be honest it was pretty good. But I want to do longer, more frequent trips and this calls for a couple of accessories and the convenience of 12V. Ive recently finished a 12V conversion on mine so a quick run through of the things I did:
Alternator (I got one that looks like a generator but you don't have to, obviously) Coil adaptor kit + pertronix 1.5ohm coil 12v sealed beam headlights 12v bulbs throughout 1 X 12V to 6V reducer for the gauges You don't have to, but I took the opportunity to ditch the the single thermal fuse and split out a few of the systems through a fuse panel. Also, I don't run anything through the ignition switch anymore, I use it to earth a relay that does all the heavy lifting. On my car, the starter button earths the starter solenoid to crank the motor. I've kept the 6v solenoid for now because I like the factory starter button. If it fails I will try to find a 12v equivalent solenoid. I am using a 6v starter, man it kicks hard....for now. Oh and a 12v battery of course! Sent from my CPH1917 using Tapatalk |
06-05-2020, 03:37 PM | #22 | |
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Yep. Plus a lot less electrical problems. Much less finicky. 6 volts is fine if you keep everything in top condition. |
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06-05-2020, 03:41 PM | #23 | |
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I made the same changes but mounted a 12V solenoid on a plastic insulator block and use the button to ground it. |
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06-12-2020, 06:19 AM | #24 |
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Re: Change to 12 volt negative ground
Thanks G.M. changed the cables as you suggested on my 1939 Ford 5 Window Deluxe Coupe yesterday to 1/0 from batterycablesusa.com and it started up like a young Thoughbred wanting to leave the starting gate. Great addition for the old flathead.
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