12 volt igintion conversion

Lynn Eades · #1 08-06-10, 00:08

Looking at your photos, you have a big generator. Is that not a 12volt genny?

andrew honychurch · #2 08-06-10, 16:25

thanks guys..Yes it is a 12volt generator but there should be a step down resistor to reduce to 6v for the ignition. Cant think why they would have done that! Anyway, all I am after is the adaptpr plate which pick up the HT and low tension and takes them to the distributor in place of the old 6 volt coil. will search a bit more on the net...

Jordan Baker · #3 09-06-10, 05:43

Here is the part I think you are looking for. I have this kit on my carrier and its great. I jsut have to have a modern coil hooked up. It runs fine in either 6 or 12 volt. I switched the carrier to 12 volt when i first got it but last year I went back to 6volt. I had been great going back.

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000021D

Lynn Eades · #4 09-06-10, 13:11

The Fords have a step down resistor to take the Ignition system down to 4 1/2 volts from 6 volts. Have a close look at your coil to see what voltage it is.( it may say on it)

andrew honychurch · #5 09-06-10, 22:21

sure will check it out when next at the workshop. The kit shown is what I am after, I will check out the supplier now thanks. Why did you go back to 6v Lynn? Originality?

Lynn Eades · #6 10-06-10, 08:30

You mean Jordan

Jordan Baker · #7 10-06-10, 15:40

Went back to 6 volt for originality. I also rebuilt the dash panel once I got the original fuse holder and such. With the proper wiring and grounding it starts just as easily as the 12volt does.