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feuer_kampfer Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:44 pm

Just checking....I am converting a 65 to 12 volt. I dont need a headlight relay since my dimmer switch is on the floor correct?

codeMechanic Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:53 pm

I don't think you need it, I have a 65 and it was already converted when I got it, but I'm pretty sure I don't have a relay for the headlamps

feuer_kampfer Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:58 pm

http://www.oldvolkshome.com/headlight_switch_OVH.pdf

Judging by this. I think I am good.

KTPhil Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:25 pm

You're good. Relays started in '66.

berliner Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:30 pm

with 12 volts the current(amps)is half what it would be on 6 volt,so the switch will be happy the way it is now;no relay needed

KTPhil Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:45 pm

I think the issue wasn't whether the old relay would carry current, but if it HAS a relay, which would have to be changed to a 12V relay to not burn out.

berliner Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:21 pm

were you a hall monitor in school,phil?

KTPhil Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:56 pm

No, I was the Supreme Ruler and Dictator-For-Life at my school.

berliner Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:45 am

i stand corrected



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