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Jan 26, 2015 | 09:09 PM

tjdad62

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Original Horns

Has anyone used the original 6v horns on a 12v system without a bunch of additional work like voltage reducers or resistors, etc? I am going to mount the 2 originals under the hood, but if they are a bunch of extra work I will get horn out of the salvage yard for utility.

Jan 26, 2015 | 09:34 PM

49fordv8f4

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The single horn that is used on the '50 and earlier trucks will work fine on 12V. The double horn that uses a relay, may need a 12V relay.
Mark

Jan 26, 2015 | 10:13 PM

tjdad62

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Originally Posted by 49fordv8f4

The single horn that is used on the '50 and earlier trucks will work fine on 12V. The double horn that uses a relay, may need a 12V relay.
Mark

Mine came with two horns. I will look for a relay

Jan 26, 2015 | 10:40 PM

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It's been discussed here before that 6V horns will work fine on 12V, but will be REALLY loud. Just don't lay on the button for long periods of time. You wouldn't want to overtax the system and burn them up.