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03-21-2024, 12:21 PM | #1 |
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6V to 12V converter
I run a 6V positive ground system. I have a Laycock overdrive. It uses a solenoid to engage the unit. I want to install a 6V to 12V converter for the overdrive. I have not found a positive ground converter.
Is there a way to use a negative ground converter on a positive ground system? Or, is a positive ground converter available? Your help will be greatly appreciated. |
03-21-2024, 02:32 PM | #2 |
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Re: 6V to 12V converter
Hi Dick, the solenoid used on that O/D will work just fine on 6V. Even though it was designed to be used in 12V cars.
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03-21-2024, 04:52 PM | #3 |
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Re: 6V to 12V converter
Herb is correct, that solenoid works just fine with a stock 6 Volt system. No need for a 6 to 12 volt inverter.
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03-21-2024, 06:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: 6V to 12V converter
Have a Laycock in the s/w & it works fine on 6V pos. ground.
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03-21-2024, 08:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: 6V to 12V converter
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But it acts a bit funny. It powers my CB through a cigarette lighter adapter just fine, but for some reason won't charge my phone through a cigarette lighter USB adapter in the same socket even though that adapter works fine in my other cars. I'm going to have to experiment to see just what will charge through the system, I have a rechargable jump box that has USB output that I may be able to McGuyver to work to charge my phone.
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03-22-2024, 12:07 AM | #7 |
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Re: 6V to 12V converter
It's a lot harder to go from 6v to 12v than from 12v to 6v. for that all you need is a resistor
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03-22-2024, 12:08 PM | #8 |
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Re: 6V to 12V converter
Thanks to all who responded. I have been running the Laycock for over 10 years. Recently, it started to flutter in and out of overdrive when engaged. I thought perhaps the 12v would keep it engaged.
The Model A Gods took pity on me. I was under the car yesterday and found a slightly loose connection at the overdrive. Tightened it up and the overdrive again works perfectly. Sometimes the smallest unnoticed issue can be the answer. |
03-22-2024, 07:34 PM | #9 |
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Re: 6V to 12V converter
Inverters lose some energy in the conversion which would further tax an already low output charging system.
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03-24-2024, 09:46 PM | #10 |
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Re: 6V to 12V converter
The solenoid is just an electro magnet. It doesn't care about polarity. There are some that are not polarity sensitive but not as common.
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