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09-08-2019, 09:00 PM | #21 |
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Re: 6V to 12V conversion
Last time I checked a higher coil discharge means a hotter spark..means a more efficient burn,means a cooler engine..that isn't a bad thing.So many modern improvements can be made to make the model A a more enjoyable and more efficient machine..without swapping out the basic components..its one of the few engines I've seen where you can basically double the horsepower in a day..
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09-08-2019, 09:19 PM | #22 |
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Re: 6V to 12V conversion
"While European cars were 12 volt from very early . . .."
My 1965 Volkswagen was 6 volts. I think the 1966 was still 6 volts, although I did not own a 1966, so I am not certain. W. Michael |
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09-09-2019, 12:52 AM | #23 |
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Re: 6V to 12V conversion
I have a 1928 Delage - 12 volts as were several others pf that era. VW was the exception over there but they eventually saw the light too.
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09-09-2019, 09:42 AM | #24 |
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Re: 6V to 12V conversion
!966 were still 6 volt, they went to 12 volt system in 1967.
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09-09-2019, 10:42 PM | #25 |
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Re: 6V to 12V conversion
I do not plan to convert mine, everything works well at 6V. However, I also see there would be advantages to running 12v neg gnd if you wanted to add accessories. Mine'll stay as is, but I certainly am not going to poo poo those who do convert theirs. I would question those who do the conversion to fix a problem they are having, if a starter or generator or wiring etc isn't cutting it at 6V, it won't be long it won't be cutting it at 12 V either.
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09-10-2019, 02:35 PM | #27 |
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09-14-2019, 11:21 PM | #28 |
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Re: 6V to 12V conversion
I'm going to thread lightly here as I have just gotten my first "stock, non modified" early Ford. I have a couple of others, but they are V8, HotRodded and already converted to 12 volts. I have a stock 6volt, positive ground '30 coupe that I want to convert to 12 volts, and negative ground. I understand the 3ohm coil, that 6 volt wiring is compatible, need to change bulbs etc. what I don't understand is, if I change to negative ground, do I need to source a negative ground starter?? Won't the original positive ground one run reverse if it's hooked up on negative ground?? Maybe that was touched on, but I looked thru a couple of times but didn't see anything about that particular issue??
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09-14-2019, 11:23 PM | #29 |
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And yes I've been a member/lurker here for info and learning since 2013, but that was my first post because most of my stuff is HotRods and I post those kind of things over on the HAMB.
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09-15-2019, 10:54 AM | #31 |
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Re: 6V to 12V conversion
Synchro909, perfect, thank you!!
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