pumppy10 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Posted January 9, 2013 hey there, am thinking about doing a 6 to 12 volt conversion on my 51 concord, any ideas, anything i should watch out for? car in all stock, including wiring. Quote
greg g Posted January 9, 2013 Report Posted January 9, 2013 Pretty straight forward, lotsa posts and threads about it. Suggest you use the search function on the forum, then if you still have concerns, folks will respond. Don't want you to think your are being pushed away, but this is a topic that is pretty often and well covered. Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 9, 2013 Report Posted January 9, 2013 Nice car, Greg's suggestion is the best course of action. Do the searches, as well do google searches too, as mentioned this topic has been covered in mastery detail. Hey what's your reason for the convert,BTW? I have 1 with 6 volt and 1 with 12 volt, the 12 volt is great, and I much prefer it. I know others on here enjoy and have great 6 volt set-ups, mine is good too, just not quite as good for starting the engine as a 12 volt... Quote
Robert Horne Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 My 48 four door I left 6 volt, bought a 900 amp battery, does great. On my 38 Coupe I used a 1956 starter, generator, & regulator, (green tags), does great.... I used the 38 points/distributor as it was,,,20 years,,no problems... Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 My 48 four door I left 6 volt, bought a 900 amp battery, does great.On my 38 Coupe I used a 1956 starter, generator, & regulator, (green tags), does great.... I used the 38 points/distributor as it was,,,20 years,,no problems... Hey Robert that big 6 volt battery make that starter spin good. I have a 650 CC amp battery, 2/0 bat cables all wring and grounds clean, but don't spin and start as easy as my 12 volt with points, and manual chocke Quote
Robert Horne Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 My 38 starts very easy with the 12 volt, after I installed an electric fuel pump. The 48 starts very quick with the big 6 volt battery. I keep a small bottle of fuel handy to give a small squirt of fuel before starting, if I have not started the engine recently.... Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 My 38 starts very easy with the 12 volt, after I installed an electric fuel pump.The 48 starts very quick with the big 6 volt battery. I keep a small bottle of fuel handy to give a small squirt of fuel before starting, if I have not started the engine recently.... I don't seem to need either for my engines for cold starts, the 12 volt, starts easily and quickly, even after 2 weeks. The trouble I sometimes have is the 6 volt, and warm to hot starts after a good run, and after shut off for few minutes, like getting gas.... Quote
drillmastertommy Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 I left my 46 Ford 6v as the whole set up and engine was in great condition and therefore started without issue. My 39 Plymouth pick up engine was a little more tired and therefore more of an issue on 6v. Changed it to 12v with an electric fuel pump and a Pertonix ignitor in the dizzy and it starts as easily as the wifes modern VW. Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 10, 2013 Report Posted January 10, 2013 I left my 46 Ford 6v as the whole set up and engine was in great condition and therefore started without issue.My 39 Plymouth pick up engine was a little more tired and therefore more of an issue on 6v. Changed it to 12v with an electric fuel pump and a Pertonix ignitor in the dizzy and it starts as easily as the wifes modern VW. Hey Tommy, did you leave a 6 volt starter motor in the 39? You like the Pertronix? Electric fuel pump, has it's benefits, especially for hot weather hot starts, and for starting after a long sit. My 47 Chrysler, is tried engine too, but has good oil pressure, and last comp check yielded 100-105 across the board, but that was 6 years ago, have put on about 8000 miles since. My 55 Fargo, with a 56 12 volt starter, and 12 volt set-up, manual choke, starts super easy too, even in hot weather after a hard run... Quote
drillmastertommy Posted January 11, 2013 Report Posted January 11, 2013 Hey Tommy, did you leave a 6 volt starter motor in the 39? You like the Pertronix? Electric fuel pump, has it's benefits, especially for hot weather hot starts, and for starting after a long sit. Yes I left the 6 volt starter and it spins like a champ especially after I changed the brushes not too long ago. The speed of the starter on 12v is definitely a big help in getting the engine going. Yes I am a big fan of the Pertronix ignitor coupled with Flamethrower coil. I have no issue with points but I believe the Pertronix kit creates a better more reliable system. That and over here in the UK I can't just walk into a motor factors and get a new set of points. Also have Pertronix on our 49 Fleetline, zero problems. I fitted electric pump after the original died and again, getting those here is not that straightforward. I also found it easier to set up dual 94's with it. Go 12! Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 11, 2013 Report Posted January 11, 2013 Yes I left the 6 volt starter and it spins like a champ especially after I changed the brushes not too long ago. The speed of the starter on 12v is definitely a big help in getting the engine going.Yes I am a big fan of the Pertronix ignitor coupled with Flamethrower coil. I have no issue with points but I believe the Pertronix kit creates a better more reliable system. That and over here in the UK I can't just walk into a motor factors and get a new set of points. Also have Pertronix on our 49 Fleetline, zero problems. I fitted electric pump after the original died and again, getting those here is not that straightforward. I also found it easier to set up dual 94's with it. Go 12! thanx Tommy, got pics of the 2 and their engines? Quote
drillmastertommy Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 My Plymouth at Goodwood after the Revival event last year and an old pic of the flathead. Our 49 Fleetline at last years Hotrod Hayride and it's trusty stovebolt (just before we 12volted it). Quote
Young Ed Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 My Plymouth at Goodwood after the Revival event last year and an old pic of the flathead. I love your truck. Are you running the stock 3/4 speed or something more modern? Is that a 39? I've got a 40 in a few 100 pieces..... Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 Hey great lookin Truck and car and Robots Tommy, that Plym engine does not look tired with the Edgy head and Intake. Did Earl Edgy, re-grind the cam too. Did this engine have some miles on her? Got a 52 Chevy in the wings with a good running 216 for my Son, car is in nice shape too, with no rust, but needs entire interior job, bumpers chromed, etc. Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 13, 2013 Report Posted January 13, 2013 Tommy, got any videos of the engine running, sure looks cool.... Quote
drillmastertommy Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 I love your truck. Are you running the stock 3/4 speed or something more modern? Is that a 39? I've got a 40 in a few 100 pieces..... Thanks Ed, its a 39 PT-81 and I'm still running the stock 3 speed box and stock rear! Very slow but I can tow houses!! Am hoping to upgrade the rear sometime this year for some slighly more cruise friendly gearing. Thanks also Rockwood, I do like the old Chevys but the Mopar flatheads are my favourite, it's got a stock cam right now but when I eventually locate a good 230 to rebuild I'll get Earl to sort me a cam then. No useable video's at mo, am just about to do a ring and valve job, parts arriving today hopefully. I'll post up a video when it's all done. Apologies Pumppy10 for kinda hijacking you're thread. Quote
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