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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Corsairdeluxe on January 04, 2019, 08:14:22 PM

Title: !2 volt overdrive conversion
Post by: Corsairdeluxe on January 04, 2019, 08:14:22 PM

I am only posting this as something I never knew existed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Borg-Warner-R10-R11-Overdrive-12-volt-Complete-Kit/372481460370?hash=item56b9a00892

Title: Re: !2 volt overdrive conversion
Post by: Fid on January 04, 2019, 10:23:33 PM

Some components are not necessary.  The kick down switch doesn't care if it's 6 or 12 volts. It's in the low current part of the circuit and it will not make a difference - no need to change it.

The wiring is not a problem either as 6 volt wiring is 10 gauge on the high side and fused at 20 amps.  As long as the 12 volt battery is not pushing more than 20 amps through it (and it likely won't) it does not need to be changed.

If you changed the relay, you may need the new wiring in order to hook it up and install but not because it's 12 volts.

 

Title: Re: !2 volt overdrive conversion
Post by: Thomasso on January 05, 2019, 12:55:04 PM

Wow!  Only for the wealthy.  And not suitable for a correct restoration.

Title: Re: !2 volt overdrive conversion
Post by: R-Sargent on January 31, 2019, 09:51:59 AM

I have used one of the electronic overdrive relays , not correct but works great. Has a circuit breaker in it rather than a fuse.