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10-01-05, 15:32
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Advice Wanted
I am thinking about converting my 6 volt FGT to 12 volt as I am having problems getting parts and more importantly getting 6 volt to work properly.
I know I will have to change the generator, control box, light bulbs( probably get away without changing the starter) but can anybody think 1st of anything else and 2nd recommend any parts I can use in the conversion eg a us military generator ??? many thanks Richard Hughes 
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10-01-05, 17:56
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Hello Richard,
If I were you, I would not change your voltage, most of our vehicles are 6 volt and perform excellent. (Also the CGT!!!) What parts are you looking for, there are a lot of spare parts around. Best regards, Stefan leegwater www.lwdparts.com
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10-01-05, 18:41
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Something that works good on a 6 V system is an 8 Volt battery. You don't have to make any other changes and the extra 2 V is usually enough to cure the starting problems.
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11-01-05, 07:51
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A Bedford Dynamo usually fits in place of a Chev one , but on a V8 it is a different matter , usually 12 volt v8 dunamo`s are a lot bigger , the other problem is that you need resistors in front of all gauges , on the chev only the fuel gauge needs one .
But usually if your cables make good contact between chassis and engine block , it should turn over fast enough to start , but you need the 4 volt ford coil and ballast resistor , so your sparks are good when starting.
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11-01-05, 13:03
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Stefan ,
The main parts I am after are a sollenoid and a starter motor (although I have one but I think it has seen better days) ref no 18C-11002-B. But a source of any electrical components for this would be good. Richard.
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11-01-05, 18:35
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Hi Richard,
Before purchasing a new starter you can try new brushes and maybe new bearings, that can make a difference. We can get you a new solenoid if you want one, also brushes etc. Make sure you have a good ground between starter and chassis. Best regards, Stefan Leegwater www.lwdparts.com
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12-01-05, 10:06
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I had the starter checked and serviced by a vintage auto electrics specialist but I am still not convinced it is 100%. Yes I would definately like a sollenoid for the vehicle .
The earthing has all been gone through and cleaned and replaced where nescesary. I have replaced all battery cabling but one thing that has recently come to light is that I may need thicker cable it is 100 amp start and I am using 11mm 300amp cable the thought being I need thicker cable. Has anybody got any thoughts on this. Cheers Richard
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12-01-05, 16:25
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Two things...Replace the bushings..The clearance between the stator and the rotar is very critical..When the bushings wear the gap between the two becomes too close,causing the starter to "Drag".. Ensure that they(The stator and rotor) are very clean,a great place for surface rust to 'short" out the starter.. Make your new cables out of flexible braided welders cables...Much less resistance to current draw... 6 Volt will be fine with proper grounding and minimum resistance to current flow..A booster coil on thee main coil lead always helped the spark on my old flathead Ford 6 volt systems... I guess that is more than two..eh. Good luck.
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12-01-05, 18:08
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My Ford F60 is still 6 volt, no problems with starting or anything, but i would like to know if anyone has or knows of an electronic ignition kit for this engine, the distributor has the crab type cap on it.
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12-01-05, 20:57
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I would recommend the Boyer Bransden inductive discharge electronic ign. kit. It still uses the points but with negligable current running through them, the makers say points will last for 25,000 miles. The unit is smaller than a cigarette packet and is wired between coil and distributor. I have fitted one to an Austin Tilly and a Bedford MW for a customer. The instructions say that if the vehicle has an auto gearbox, the idle speed may be higher and will have to be readjusted after fitting the kit. This tells you something about how it improves the running. They do kits for 6 volt, neg or pos earth. They were less than £30. Maker is Boyer Bransden Electronics Ltd at Maidstone, tel no 01622 730939. I have no connection with them, just find it a good way to boost the ignition with out major mods. Richard
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20-01-05, 10:02
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Stefan
I have left you a PM concerning the parts I am after Richard Hughes
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