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Charles Brock · 12-08-2015, 11:23 AM

Can a original '40 Ford headlight dimmer switch be retained when converting to a 12 volt system? Thanks

JSeery · 12-08-2015, 11:27 AM

Should not be a problem. 6 volt systems are built to handle more current load than 12 volt systems.

19Fordy · 12-08-2015, 02:23 PM

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Yes. I did it years ago and it still works fine.

12-08-2015, 11:23 AM	#1
Charles Brock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rome, GA Posts: 120	Headlight Dimmer Switch Can a original '40 Ford headlight dimmer switch be retained when converting to a 12 volt system? Thanks

12-08-2015, 11:27 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Headlight Dimmer Switch Should not be a problem. 6 volt systems are built to handle more current load than 12 volt systems.

12-08-2015, 02:23 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,921	Re: Headlight Dimmer Switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes. I did it years ago and it still works fine.