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05-02-2024, 09:18 AM | #1 |
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wireing for replacement heater motor to 1940 switch
I have a 1940 hot water heater for my 40 sedan, and want to convert it to 12volt. I have located a 12v universal motor from DC that looks very close to being correct dimensionally, but it has 5 wires coming out while the original 6v has only 4. the description for the replacement motor says it will run either way but how do I hook this up to my origional switch? The origional has 3 wires from the motor to the sw and one with a spade terminal on the end. the switch takes those three wires from the motor and there is a fourth wire that I think is the hot in. Help. IMG_7841.jpg
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05-02-2024, 09:46 AM | #2 |
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Re: wireing for replacement heater motor to 1940 switch
Tom: Do a search "How to wire a 1940 Ford heater" and info. like this appears.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...40+ford+heater |
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Re: wireing for replacement heater motor to 1940 switch
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05-02-2024, 11:26 AM | #4 |
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Re: wireing for replacement heater motor to 1940 switch
On my 12/6 conversion the dashboard and heater are still 6v while the engine and lights are 12v.
To me it’s the simplest way. Run a 12v battery with a 6v regulator to feed the dashboard. You might find your new motor Wont run off your old switch. You should have main power to the switch and the wires coming out are the motor speeds. The new motors might have main power direct to the motor and low voltage switching for speeds.
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Re: wireing for replacement heater motor to 1940 switch
Isn't there a wiring diagram with the motor?
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05-02-2024, 12:46 PM | #6 |
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05-02-2024, 01:03 PM | #7 |
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Re: wireing for replacement heater motor to 1940 switch
Will this help?
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=144357 I can't find a way to open this link that used to be easily accessable. http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/flathead.htm |
05-02-2024, 01:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: wireing for replacement heater motor to 1940 switch
This may help.
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05-04-2024, 06:28 AM | #9 |
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Re: wireing for replacement heater motor to 1940 switch
fantastic info, thank you very much. This is more than I had hoped for.
Tom |
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