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len	08-14-2012 12:51 PM

radio polarity

I would like to change my 53 ford 6 volt to negative ground. Would this effect my stock radio. Thanks

richard crow

08-14-2012 02:01 PM

Re: radio polarity

no as long as it has a vibrater

51 MERC-CT

08-14-2012 02:03 PM

Re: radio polarity

When I changed over to 12 volts, I was advised that if the radio still had the original type vibrator it is not polarity sensitive and would operate correctly with a voltage reducer. (this turned out to be correct )
If the radio has a modern replacement vibrator it will not work as it is polarity sensitive.

gearhead1952

08-14-2012 11:03 PM

Re: radio polarity

If you do have a solid state vibrator in it now you can buy one with the opposite polarity.

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