Re: 1941 120 3 Speed with Overdrive Wiring?

Posted by 1941Packard On 2023/11/29 14:18:43
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Packard Don wrote:
Most of the overdrive electrical components are for 6v so to switch to 12v would require a custom solenoid (if such a thing is even possible) and a full rework of the relay's innards. I governor shouldn't care about the voltage but I'm not sure. You might be able to get by with some kind of voltage step-down device but it seems to me that it would be easier to keep it 6v, then use a step-up for any 12v items you may want to add.

Reproduction wiring harnesses are available and, as 6 requires a larger gauge wire than 12v, you could always do it stock now, then make the switchover later without having to make changes to the harness.


Yea, I'm just not sure I want to spend $2-$3k+ to try to rebuild the original 6 volt setup. I imagine a modern relay could take the place of the original one, but I'd have to see one apart to figure out how it worked, being it has several wires going to it according to the diagram.

Anyways..just thinking outloud..

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