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Todd - NY

02-06-2007 10:32:42

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OK...I Might convert to 12v but.....I have some questions.

#1 is headlights..I see the "originals" are a 5 3/4 bulb. Can you replace the 6 volts with the say sylvania 5 3/4 replacement headlamps you can get at say autozone?? Has anyone else done this.

I guess my real question/ reason for maybe converting to 12v is I would love to use a flasher relay and a set of amber lamps to make a set of flashers for when I am traveling along the road to the neighbors or plowing. Our road has some swells and what not and I'd love to be able to ad some safety flashers to it for this reason.....If I can do that via the 6 volt system...than I'm all for that. But have had no luck finding the supplies in 6 volt. Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.

I had a '56 bug I "restored" as a teen and I remember...it was hard to find 6 volt then but you could find it....!! now its even more impossible.

also not looking to spend a fortune doing it....

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Bob Harvey

02-06-2007 19:54:15

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 10:32:42

Unless you are puttin' on your party dress and goin' to a show, any light will do. If your workin' your 'little jewel' who cares what the lights LOOK like, heck wrap up the 'originals' in some pink silk and save 'em for the parade. Lots of inexpensive light units out there....try J.C. Whitney.

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dave guest

02-06-2007 16:26:26

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 10:32:42

Todd, if you would like to know. I had several of those lamps and after two or three bulb changes, the reflector lense would not stay on. I went to lamps with screws, more better for me.

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K.LaRue-VA

02-06-2007 15:40:02

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 10:32:42

I just bought a pack of two 6-volt dual-filament park turn signal bulbs from Wal-Mart the other day. These are exactly the same as the 12-volt push and twist bulbs and fit the same sockets. Six volts is no problem.

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OH Boy

02-06-2007 13:49:27

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 10:32:42

If you wire two six volt bulbs in series then they will operate on 12 volts.

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Dell (WA)

02-06-2007 13:09:56

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 10:32:42

Todd..... ..yeah, there are 6v & 12v sealed beam single filament headlite replacement bulbs available that fit the common tractor headlite shell. They are eather 4-1/2 dia or 5-1/2 dia; NOT 5-3/4 dia which are 12v dual-beam automotive.

As for "flashers", check out battery operated LED BICYCLE safety flashers. (no wiring required) Simple, eh?..... ..Dell

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dan hill

02-07-2007 03:56:11

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Dell (WA), 02-06-2007 13:09:56

Parmak sells a flashing light for farm equipment.Has its own battery and can be moved around by using extra brackets.

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Todd - NY

02-07-2007 06:29:18

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Parmak Lights?? in reply to dan hill, 02-07-2007 03:56:11

Where can I find them..?? Ive search parmak but all I come up with is Parmak Electric Fencing??

can you point me in the right direction??

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dan hill

02-07-2007 14:16:58

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Re: Parmak Lights?? in reply to Todd - NY, 02-07-2007 06:29:18

Try parmakusa.

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john hunt

02-06-2007 11:43:36

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 10:32:42

most people answer there question .. I put it this way ... I had 6 volt and had to take my lunch and wait until it wanted to start. so i bought the kit, it fix and running. don't have to take lunch more. I like so i did other ford tractor and love it start right up

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souNdguy

02-06-2007 11:52:01

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to john hunt, 02-06-2007 11:43:36

A properly maintained 6v system and average or better condition engine will start fine.

A worn out engine may need fast 12v starter. An improperly maintained 6v system will give you a headache.

it's always batter to start with a well maintained electrical system, THEN decide if you need 12v for electrical load or bandaid reasons.

To jump right to 12v before putting the 6v electrical system in order is uh.. wastefull imho..

Soundguy

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souNdguy

02-06-2007 11:35:03

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 10:32:42

TSC sells the headlamp bulbs in either 6v ( 30 or 35w ) or 12v ( 55w ) They fit the 'standard' tracto-o-lamp type shells just fine.

A vw flasher unit is EASY to find.. both napa and carquest sell them. heck.. probably get them at auto zone too...

I have done the exact thing you are thinking about.. that is.. adding 6v flashers to a tractor...

Soundguy

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Todd - NY

02-06-2007 12:01:24

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to souNdguy, 02-06-2007 11:35:03

This is what I found/looking at..cheap and will mount to fender brackets easily with no ill modifications.

what are other 6 volters using if they have this set up??

I only have a work light now on back..no Tail light as I some have.

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Todd - NY

02-06-2007 12:02:58

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 12:01:24

sorry trying pic again.

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Todd - NY

02-06-2007 11:45:11

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to souNdguy, 02-06-2007 11:35:03

Yes..correct...i have been able to find the 6volt flasher relay..... but..what about light assemblies?

What did YOU use for a 6 volt light/lamp assembly for the flasher??

other than the flywheel ring gear..which I plan to replace..and some troubles right now..she always fires up fine...so I cant see spending and changing everything just for a light?? ya know...

Its the lamp assembly with a threaded post that I cant seem to find in 6volt...bulbs yes...assemblies no..

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Todd - NY

02-06-2007 12:16:59

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DUH !! in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 11:45:11

Its amazing I can find my freakin car in the afternoon !!!

Duh..makes perfect sense.....I guess I just over complicate things!!

Sorry for your (wasted) time.

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souNdguy

02-06-2007 12:08:11

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 11:45:11

Would it surprise you to find out that that 'assembly' comes apart to change the bulb when it blows?

Which means.. you buy the assembly.. and you buy the 6v bulb. then you take the assembly apart, and swap the bulbs.. and put the 12v bulb in your tool box for use in some other application.

Soundguy

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RoNofohio

02-06-2007 12:06:43

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Re: 12v Conversion / Headlights in reply to Todd - NY, 02-06-2007 11:45:11

I'm not sure what you are saying. The assemble is neither 6v nor 12v. Only the bulb. Buy a 6v bulb that fits the assembly and it should work fine.

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