Re: 12 volt AC in a 6 volt car

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2010/8/17 15:40:37

The simplest way would be a combined 6/12 volt system. Add a 12 volt alternator in place of the generator. Install a 12 volt battery with a center tap or 2 6 volt batteries. Run everything 6 volt on 6 volts, all the 12 volt stuff on 12.

It is also possible to change completely to 12 volt if you can find a 12 volt solenoid for the overdrive. If the same model was made after 1955 there should be a 12 volt one. All the bulbs, heater fan motor, gauges etc need to be changed to 2 volts or furnished with a special 6 volt power supply. This is a common thing on hot rods and 12 to 6 volt converters are easily available, the old method by resistors or the new method of zener diodes.