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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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Lightbulb 64 ford 12 volts?

I haven't really thought about the electrical system on my truck. Is it 6 volt or 12. it's a 64 f100 I'm pretty sure it's a 12 volts system. I did some work on it last time i was home but didn't look at that. I'm going back home in march and I'm gonna buy a pertronix ignitor II system. I want to make sure it will work before i buy it. sure hope 64's are 12 volts.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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It is a 12 volt system. As for the pertronix, it's a pretty quick install. It is recommended to change the pink wire resistor wire from the ignition switch to the coil.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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definately 12 v., '55 was 1st year for 12 volt. 64 was transition year in trucks from generator to alternator so if you have a 64 w/an original alternator.....its relatively rare...not sure on date of switchover.


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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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CS65- 1956 was first year for 12v on all Ford vehicles, also first year for neg ground.

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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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werent the Thunderbirds all 12v though ????
 
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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No, the 55 bird was still 6 volt positive ground. 56 birds were 12V neg ground like all the rest.

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