Re: 6 to 12 volt conversion info on 53 clipper, diagram? parts list? etc.

Posted by kens53clip On 2010/10/2 12:02:24

When I bought my 53 Clipper someone had basically just stuck a 12 volt battery in it. All the lights bulbs were shot, I think the instrument voltage regulator was shot, and the points were burning with regularity and had to be cleaned almost every time before the car could be started. So that is not how to do it. I decided to switch it back to 6 volt because it was less expensive and more authentic. But before I decided I checked with Five Avenue Internet Garage mentioned here by HH56. I have read his book and it was helpful to me to me to put mine back in order for 6 volt and I expect it would be similarly helpful to those converting theirs to 12 volt. Fifth Avenue also has voltage reducers and such to help with the project. Based on what I have read, perhaps I am overly cautious, but I would reduce the voltage to the gauges as well. Not sure I would want to rely on that ancient instrument voltage regulator and would not want to risk having to rebuild or replace those gauges. But, as I said, I am very cautious. Best of luck!
Ken