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1953 Horns
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rogbell |
12-05-2012 @ 7:08 PM
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My '53 has been converted to a 12v system. Do I need to use a voltage reducer for the horns or will they work with a 12v system? They are the original horns. Thanks.
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51f1 |
12-06-2012 @ 3:53 AM
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Just a thought. I am sure others know more about this than I do as I am strictly a 6-volt guy, but how 'bout wiring the horns in series rather than parallel?
Richard
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supereal |
12-06-2012 @ 12:06 PM
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Horns draw the second most current after the starter, so most voltage reducers can't handle the load. As the ground for the horns is usually not brought as a separate connection, placing them in series can be difficult. You will need to replace the horn relay with a 12 volt type (B6A-13853)in any case. You can obtain 12 volt horns (F4AZ-13833/4), all available at C&G (800/266-0470).
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rogbell |
12-06-2012 @ 3:04 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I'm usually at C & G once a month.
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