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foxfire42 · 09-13-2016, 11:11 PM

I'm new to the V8 flathead world with a recent purchase of a 1953 Mercury. Is there any way of converting an A/C unit of later Ford vintage and convert it to 6V operation? The only two electrical components (I think) are the compressor and the blower in the underdash evaporator. So far I've only found 12V kits. Is there a 6V compressor made and can a blower be converted to 6V?

I put an A/C in my Model A but I converted the A to 12V for the A/C. I prefer to keep my Merc stock and figured it would be tough to change to 12V unlike an A which is a much simpler task.

I've seen those 6V to 12V converters but I'm told they don't supply enough amps to run the blower.

Also is a dual belt pully available for a 53 Flathead to run a compressor?

Any suggestion greatly appreciated.

Barb Birt

09-13-2016, 11:11 PM	#1
foxfire42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ and WA Posts: 764	Question on installing A/C in a 1953 Merc I'm new to the V8 flathead world with a recent purchase of a 1953 Mercury. Is there any way of converting an A/C unit of later Ford vintage and convert it to 6V operation? The only two electrical components (I think) are the compressor and the blower in the underdash evaporator. So far I've only found 12V kits. Is there a 6V compressor made and can a blower be converted to 6V? I put an A/C in my Model A but I converted the A to 12V for the A/C. I prefer to keep my Merc stock and figured it would be tough to change to 12V unlike an A which is a much simpler task. I've seen those 6V to 12V converters but I'm told they don't supply enough amps to run the blower. Also is a dual belt pully available for a 53 Flathead to run a compressor? Any suggestion greatly appreciated. Barb Birt