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jamestyler520

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Converting to 12 volt system - advice and directions needed
« on: September 28, 2011, 09:34:13 AM »
I have a 48 Frazer Manahattan and was looking at converting to a 12 volt system. Question: Has anyone done the conversion and, if so, is there any documentation or advice for making the conversion so that everything works ok.

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Re: Converting to 12 volt system - advice and directions needed
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2011, 12:16:48 PM »
Do you want the complete car to run on 12v, or just the starting system?

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Re: Converting to 12 volt system - advice and directions needed
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2011, 10:42:02 PM »
Why do you want to convert the electrical system to 12 volts?

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Re: Converting to 12 volt system - advice and directions needed
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2011, 01:37:53 PM »
Exactly. Why?  If you want modern reliability, go to a 6V alternator, and 6V optima battery, and a 6 volt fuel pump.
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