07-18-2016, 07:28 AM | #21 |
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Re: 6 volt lights
On my 32 I installed 35 Watt Halogen bulbs and new reflectors - they work pretty well and cast a nice wide light pattern for the country roads around me. The stock 18 amp generator would not handle the bulbs without being at a slight discharge, so I did have my generator reworked with an alternator core by EJ Whitney (see link below).
The converted generator is slightly larger in diameter in the case, but one really can't tell. It has a fake cutout on top - you hook up the wires in the normal fashion. I just dropped it in and off I went - great product. It is not a cheap conversion, but just about nothing on my car seems to be cheap anyway (something to do with that damn '32' year ). http://www.ejwhitneyco.com/automotive.html Only picture I have of it - not that great but you'll get the idea: 13719494_10153740475862864_8626741441507731759_o copy.jpg |
07-18-2016, 07:20 PM | #22 |
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Re: 6 volt lights
Coolcoupe, JSeery diagram is what you use. Great dirgram? You can get the relays and pigtails on eBay. Have a great day! Brooks
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07-18-2016, 08:00 PM | #23 |
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Re: 6 volt lights
Thanks, Brooks and JSeely, just what I needed, even I can fiqure that out !!!
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07-18-2016, 08:24 PM | #24 |
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Re: 6 volt lights
Sorry, don't mean to change the "Focus" of this thread but for just a moment. Just curious, how many of you who have posted here are running stock, 6 Volt generators with your Halogen headlight bulbs?
I was told that Halogen and sealed beam bulbs will only work properly with the use of Alternators and not generators. Was I misinformed? Thanks Last edited by fourfords; 07-18-2016 at 08:27 PM. Reason: added comment |
07-18-2016, 08:56 PM | #25 | |
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Not sure who is telling you what, but if you talk to the folks who make/sell these bulbs, they will tell you that these particular Halogen bulbs do not draw the high current as the earlier generation Halogen bulbs did. Their website and a contact person is listed on the box pictured in that post.
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