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1954 Bel Air 6V to 12V conversion

12 messages,  Last post on Oct 27, 2010 at 9:43 AM

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#8 of 12 Re: ignition system [Mr_Shiftright] by isellhondas

Oct 27, 2010 (7:08 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 15, 2010 5:48 pm)
Anyone ever heard a Model A horn that's hooked up to 12 volts?
 
A buddy once did a 6 to 12 volt conversion on a Volkswagen bug. He didn't bother with the horn or the wiper motor. Before it burned out, the horn could be heard for blocks and the wipers were hyper!

#9 of 12 Re: ignition system [isellhondas] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 27, 2010 (8:12 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Oct 27, 2010 7:08 am)
some 6V components can take 12V for short bursts, like starter motors. Most other parts will succumb to frying, however.

#10 of 12 Re: ignition system [Mr_Shiftright] by isellhondas

Oct 27, 2010 (8:44 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 27, 2010 8:12 am)
Yep, 12 volts will sure get a sluggish 6 volt starter's attention!
 
At least for awhile.

#11 of 12 Re: ignition system [isellhondas] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 27, 2010 (9:16 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Oct 27, 2010 8:44 am)
They do make 8V batteries for this purpose---gives the 6V starter a bit more spin but doesn't stress it too much.

#12 of 12 Re: ignition system [Mr_Shiftright] by isellhondas

Oct 27, 2010 (9:43 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 27, 2010 9:16 am)
I remember seeing a lot of those 8V batteries in Mercurys for whatever reason. I think they wouldn't blow the 6V bulbs.

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