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TiGuy55 · 09-25-2020, 10:02 PM

Well guys turns out this car has an 8v battery not 12 as i was told. with a newish solenoid and alternator.. ..

so tried to find the blue cable with red to see why the dash lights all the sudden went out. still working on that one.. is there an easier way to get at the wires in the dash. i'm just thin enough to get between the seat and the wheel but once i'm there its a b#tch to get out if i need a tool.

radio has 8volt feed but keeps blowing the fuse..

still need to find dash light bulbs .. oh ya the gas gauge works but not the temp gauge..

instrument cluster lights don't work and the brights don't light up with 6 volt headlights
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any help with all that would be appreciated..

09-25-2020, 10:02 PM	#12
TiGuy55 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 9	Re: 55 Ford Fairlane 12 volt conversion problems Well guys turns out this car has an 8v battery not 12 as i was told. with a newish solenoid and alternator.. .. so tried to find the blue cable with red to see why the dash lights all the sudden went out. still working on that one.. is there an easier way to get at the wires in the dash. i'm just thin enough to get between the seat and the wheel but once i'm there its a b#tch to get out if i need a tool. radio has 8volt feed but keeps blowing the fuse.. still need to find dash light bulbs .. oh ya the gas gauge works but not the temp gauge.. instrument cluster lights don't work and the brights don't light up with 6 volt headlights ... any help with all that would be appreciated..