Small correction - I wrote "The vehicle will have to be converted to positive
ground
first for either choice." What I meant was "converted FROM positive ground to
negative ground"
Sorry
Brendan
Brendan Sheehy wrote:
> Do you want to convert for reliability or for convenience( run modern
> accesories,
> etc)?.
>
> If reliability is what you are after, converting to a 6 volt alternator is an
> excellent solution. The alternator starts charging at a lower RPM (~600) as
> opposed to the generator (~1000 -1200). This keeps your lights from dimming
at
> a
> stoplight; keeps the battery charge up when the vehicle isn't always being
used
> for high RPM highway driving.
>
> Converting to 12 volts is more difficult since most accesories have to be
> converted as well (fan motor, wiper motor). Ammeter is not voltage sensitive,
> it
> can stay. Fuel guage will need a regulated voltage reducer to operate. Turn
> signal flasher needs changing as well as all bulbs, coil.
>
> The vehicle will have to be converted to positive ground first for either
> choice.
>
> I have converted all the 6 volt cars I have owned using one method or the
other.
> Cars that I wanted to remain more or less original got the 6 volt alternator.
> Drivers got the 12 volt treatment.
> Just email me or the group if you want more details/suppliers.
>
> PlymouthV8@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Anyone here ever converted a '55 MOPAR electrical system before??? I was
> > considering the conversion, has anyone here done it, and if so did you run
> > into any problems?????
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Josh
> > <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/acker75/plymouth.htm";>1955 Plymouth
Page</A>
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