Hi. Finally, after years of driving my "Miss Daisy" and erratic winter starts I decided to convert the 6 volt electrics to 12 volts. So I thought I'd compile my questions into this one post and appreciate your suggestions :
I've rounded up an '80's Delco 10si alternator. What is a 'DA plug' and do I need it on this alternator?
I have several 12 volt coils laying around (different manufacturers) but don't know if any are 'internal resistor' types. How to check?
Previously installed a large capacitor to the fuel guage to correct for hysteresis and it works well. Do you think it will also mitigate any full-time 12 volt damage to the guage? -- 12 v jump starting doesn't seem to harm the guage.
With the battery under the pass side floor, what battery group size is the current 6 volt system and what is the equivalent 12 volt battery BCI group sizing?
Need a list of equivalent 12 volt bulbs for direct replacements.
Even though this truck is a Chevy 3100, I've now found a GMC the heater/blower and it bolts right in. I believe GMC is normally positive ground. Will the power leads need to be reversed with this Chevy negative ground app?
For voltage reduction on the guages, etc., can appropriate zener diodes be used with any success?
