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12 Volt Conversion

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by southern79, Oct 31, 2007.

  1. southern79

    southern79 New Member

    Are there any threads or instructions available for a complete conversion on a CJ-2A? Specifically, a complete parts list with numbers and instructions?
     
    southern79, Oct 31, 2007
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  2. LarryD

    LarryD Member

    There is a article in the tech section on the CJ3B page you might want to check out.
     
    LarryD, Nov 1, 2007
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  3. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    From what I remember you'll need new bulbs and a voltage drop for the gauges. I think you'll also need a new 12V regulator and generator or a Delco alternator swap would give you both. IIRC, the starter will work at the higher voltage.

    Centech www.centech-wire.com carries the voltage drop or you can replace your gauges with 12V gauges.

    Here's the link Larry mentioned.

    http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/SixVolt.html
     
    Last edited: Nov 1, 2007
    Vanguard, Nov 1, 2007
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  4. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    The Gauges in a Flatty are all mechanical except for the Ammeter and the Gas gauge. The Ammeter doesn't care about voltage, but you will need the voltage reducer for the fuel gauge. ;)
     
    w3srl, Nov 1, 2007
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  5. sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

    Going off of this, not to steal a thread, how does one tell his headlights/bulbs are 12v? PO told me he was running a 12v bat.
     
    sammy, Nov 1, 2007
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  6. LarryD

    LarryD Member

    Most bulbs have the part # printed somewhere on them and that number can tell iv 12 or 6 volt. the CJ3B page, tech section has a comparison of some 6 vs 12 v bulb numbers.

    If I recall from my flaps days a 6012 was a 2 headlamp system 12 v a 6006 was a 2 headlamp
    system 6 v.
     
    LarryD, Nov 1, 2007
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