| 41SuperDeluxe | -- 07-16-2013 @ 7:22 PM |
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I want to convert the 41 to 12v and rather than sending my gauge panel to a shop to be converted to 12v - I hope to add in voltage reducers on each of the gauges myself Can anyone share a source for a good quality voltage reducer Also is there some ' guide ' on converting 6v to 12v? Thanks John
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| trjford8 | -- 07-17-2013 @ 8:00 AM |
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I use one that is good for all the gauges. It was used on the mid 60's Fords. The part # at Napa was an IR-1. I think that may have been an Eichlin #. There's also a guy on e-Bay who sells one that works with all the gauges. I think he sells under the name "Vintage Planet". It's about $30. I have no experience with this unit. I have never had good luck with the "Runtz" reducers that go on each gauge. They work for awhile and then fail one by one.
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| supereal | -- 07-17-2013 @ 10:55 AM |
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We have used to unit Tom mentions. It for the Mustangs. When using original 6 volt positive ground gauges in a 12 volt negative ground converted system, always use 6 volt positive drops for each gauge. C&G sells them as B10606-R, $20. If you are using the aftermarket gas gauge sender that is a resistive element, you probably won't need to use a drop on that gauge
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| 42merc | -- 07-19-2013 @ 3:16 PM |
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The Mustang IR (voltage regulator for the gauges)works very good on the earlier Fords. They can be bought used on Ebay cheap. If you use an IR it must be grounded. Do a search on "The Ford Barn" for 12 volt conversions, lots of good info .Every thing you need to know about early Ford 12 volt conversions.
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