New condensor for 12 volt conversion
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New condensor for 12 volt conversion
I'm converting my 51 to 12 volt and have most of the parts. Do I need to change my condenser? Technician at Macks Trucks says I don't. I'm not so sure about the advice given. Let me know if my concerns are warranted. Thanks.
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I've converted a few Ford tractors from six to twelve volts and have never worried about points or condenser. Never had any early failures of the points. However, your coil polarity should be changed.
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Lol! If I can get her started this weekend, I'll move her out of the garage and take some pics. She's a beautiful girl!
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Hello and welcome to the forum. I'm still looking for those pics!!!
Condensors are one of those products that break down over time. For the cost, I'd throw a new one in there.
Dan
Condensors are one of those products that break down over time. For the cost, I'd throw a new one in there.
Dan
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New condensors are a crap shoot with so much coming off-shore. The old ones are more reliable - run yours until it fails, then keep a spare or two in the glovebox.
Ross, I'm not sure about that - I run my original on 12V neg grnd and have for 10+ years with no hiccups from the polarity change.
As far as voltage goes, your inline ceramic resistor drops the voltage to the same as the original 6V system. The points only see about 4.5V
Ross, I'm not sure about that - I run my original on 12V neg grnd and have for 10+ years with no hiccups from the polarity change.
As far as voltage goes, your inline ceramic resistor drops the voltage to the same as the original 6V system. The points only see about 4.5V
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