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

Posted by HH56 On 2010/10/3 9:07:45

The Runzt solid state type regulator many sell wouldn't hurt--although it would take one per gauge. Downside of those are expense and although the prices seem to be all over, generally $15-20 ea. Also require neg ground. Doing a conversion, expect you are headed in that direction anyway. Assuming ground not being an issue, then unless someone accidentally hooks up the battery backward thinking the car is still pos ground and they don't survive, maybe worth looking into.

The original voltage regulator is mechanical and like anything mechanical and 60 yrs old, possibly showing age. If the contacts stick, it is all over and it is find another gauge time. That can happen on any car that uses that type of regulator. Of course, the same happens if the IC on the Runtz shorts.