Paul W. -----Original Message----- From: Geoff Fors <wb6nvh@xxxxxxxx> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:54 pm Subject: IML: A/C in 6 Volt CarsOne main issue in adding air conditioning to a stock 6 volt vehicle is that the electrical system, marginal in the first place, isn't going to be able to keep up with the load. It's even a problem in a 12 volt system with a
wimpy 30 amp generator, as I found out. In the 12 volt situation, it's usable as long as you don't try to also turn on the headlights and thewipers, etc. and do a lot of idling in traffic. In other words, daytime use
is OK but night-time stop and go with the A/C on gets a bit scary.The solution to this for the 6 volt vehicle would be to use a high output generator. I suppose there was a factory option generator for this exact purpose, although they are probably rare enough today that it might be more practical to look for an old Leece-Neville police alternator from the same era. There are a couple of specialty shops which can create a new one-wire output 6 volt alternator for you, made out of a GM 1980's core, but I like the idea of using a product that could have been bought at the time the car was new. I think the Leece-Nevilles were about 60 amps on a 6 volt model,
which ought to be enough. Geoff Fors Monterey CA ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm ________________________________________________________________________Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
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