The Ford Barn - View Single Post - 6V versus 12V (stupid ques. I'm a newbie)

Badpuppy · 10-25-2019, 10:06 AM

The least painful method is to keep it stock 6V, positive ground. But at least replace the cutout with a FunProjects regulator - it will save worrying over battery charge. Tom Wesenberg's EVR is the more elegant design, but requires minor hacking of the generator innards. The generator can handle all the stock bulbs, but 50 CP headlights are a strain on it, so you may consider an alternator if you plan much night driving. As said before, LED bulbs require a lot less current and don't cost much.

The only reason to convert to 12V is for compatibility with modern add-ons

The only stupid question is the one not asked.

10-25-2019, 10:06 AM	#22
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,153	Re: 6V versus 12V (stupid ques. I'm a newbie) The least painful method is to keep it stock 6V, positive ground. But at least replace the cutout with a FunProjects regulator - it will save worrying over battery charge. Tom Wesenberg's EVR is the more elegant design, but requires minor hacking of the generator innards. The generator can handle all the stock bulbs, but 50 CP headlights are a strain on it, so you may consider an alternator if you plan much night driving. As said before, LED bulbs require a lot less current and don't cost much. The only reason to convert to 12V is for compatibility with modern add-ons The only stupid question is the one not asked.