Re: IML: A/C in 6 Volt Cars
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Re: IML: A/C in 6 Volt Cars



Years ago (1973 to be exact) a friend installed an "add-on" A/C system to his '55 Imperial, which is 6 volt positive ground. He did change the generator to a high output model, but I believe he was still able to purchase the factory one that was used by Chrysler.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: Geoff Fors <wb6nvh@xxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:54 pm
Subject: IML: A/C in 6 Volt Cars



One 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 the
wipers, 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


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