Re: '41 120 overdrive solenoid activation
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Webmaster
|
Just be carefully using a ballast or other type of wound-wire resistor as the voltage output is based upon amp load. The less the load, the higher the voltage.
Most of the instrument voltage regulators are "Chopper-Type" which keeps a constants voltage regardless of load (with-in rated load). As an example the 1951-54 (6v) cars use the same regulator as the 1955-56 (12V) cars. Those "Runtz" style voltage step downs use either a special diode or a IC chip and are usually rated at .5 - 1 amp. The ceramic resistor style step downs are usually used for motors and non-voltage sensitive items.
Posted on: 2010/10/18 12:33
|
|||
-BigKev
1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog 1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog |
||||
|
Re: '41 120 overdrive solenoid activation
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Forum Ambassador
|
Without knowing your exact setup it is kind of hard to offer suggestions. If all you have is a toggle switch, then going to 5.35 is a lot of drop unless the solenoid is jamming and really pulling current. It kind of makes the switch suspect. If you run a heavy wire directly from battery to solenoid do you still get the drop?
There are repro 12v solenoids that fit the later units but not knowing what you have, they may not have the proper energized length for your unit & are still a bit pricy. It might be worth looking at though as it would eliminate the need for a second battery from the sound of it.
Posted on: 2010/10/18 19:27
|
|||
|
Re: '41 120 overdrive solenoid activation
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Just can't stay away
|
I thought the switch might be suspect and replaced it with one rated up to 50 amps. The wire is 12 gauge I think. I probably should just run a wire from the battery directly as you suggest and see what happens. There are no kinks or pinches in the current wire, but you never know until you try it. I tried to obatin a 12-volt solenoid several years ago but at that time could never find one the correct length. I'd have to look in my old notes, but I do recall this solenoid is opposite most in that it is a puller instead of a pusher (but I may have that reversed).
Posted on: 2010/10/18 20:33
|
|||
|