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General Category => Willys Forum => Topic started by: nikkelectrik on November 14, 2015, 10:13:04 AM

Title: can i use a 12v starter solenoid on my 6 volt system
Post by: nikkelectrik on November 14, 2015, 10:13:04 AM

Hello me again I'm having issues today with my starter solenoid and having more issues trying to locate one locally I read a few forms and some people say they put a 12 volt 3 posts  solenoid under 6 volt system with no problem does this work if so what's the best solenoid for my 1953 Willy Aero Falcon

Title: Re: can i use a 12v starter solenoid on my 6 volt system
Post by: kaiserfrazerlibrary on November 14, 2015, 10:55:58 AM

No you cannot use a 12 volt anything in a 6 volt system.  the system doesn't have enough electrical power to trip it.  Your 6 volt solenoid should be the same as used on a CJ or other jeep product.

Title: Re: can i use a 12v starter solenoid on my 6 volt system
Post by: nikkelectrik on November 14, 2015, 04:39:12 PM

Thank you very much for you help iv only had this car  a lil over a week and I'm doing my hardest to restore her

Title: Re: can i use a 12v starter solenoid on my 6 volt system
Post by: Fid on November 14, 2015, 07:25:08 PM

I'm not sure about the Willys cars but all Kaiser-Frazer products were 6 volt positive ground. Many people nowadays are not aware of this and connect the battery backwards so make sure yours is connected properly.  If it's connected the other way (negative ground), it will appear to work fine but eventually the generator and regulator will burn up.  Hopefully someone who knows for sure can come on here and clarify if the 6 volt Willys cars were positive ground.

Title: Re: can i use a 12v starter solenoid on my 6 volt system
Post by: joefrazer on November 14, 2015, 10:09:32 PM

Willys vehicles are negative ground.