12 volt igintion conversion

andrew honychurch · #1 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 · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 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 · #5 10-06-10, 08:30

You mean Jordan

Jordan Baker · #6 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.

andrew honychurch · #7 10-06-10, 21:08

ooops, yes I meant Jordan......please bear with me, I am trying to get to grips with everyone. I have to say, that the 6v coil, with a lovely Ford Script on the top, started the Carrier perfectly. But that said, it did have 12v running through it. Anyway, I have now destroyed it and taken it to bits to try to make a 12v system. basically, by filing off the rivets that hold the coil to the base plate you can seperate the two. Then you can scoop out the inards of the coil which leaves you space to connect up the low tension and high tension systems. I have not quite finished this "mock up" but I am sure it will work . I have planned to bolt the original 6v coil back onto the Distributor and run the new HT lead out of the side of it. If it works I will add some photos, but to be honest, its probably best just to buy one of the purpose built adapters.!