Okay I have a ’46 2 ton with a 216 the system aperies to be the original 6 volt but half the wires are cracking/corroding/just bad I need to replace them but the problem comes when I think about should I convert to 12v or leave it 6v? I know this is a much debated question. I’m leaning towards 12v for the following reasons:
I’m in Alaska 6v batteries are quite hard to find along with most 6v anything.
I’m in Alaska -Alaska is cold- I’m worried about my ability to get it running in sub-zero weather (Yes I would like to be able to run it in cold weather)
My gauges are already trash and I don’t have the lights so I can just start with 12v.
Also Alaska is dark, 6v lights are not known for their brightness I wouldn’t be concerned about this if we had a day and night through the fall/winter time but it’s always some stage of dark during these times and lights are necessary.
I would like to keep it 6v for the following reasons:
It’s original!
I can’t see keeping it 6v for just this reason is there anything else I should consider?
I plan on starting with regulators on the major parts because I can’t afford to purchase all new 12v components for a full conversion right away.
I’m very new to electrical and it’s my most dreaded part of this restoration any suggestions would be appreciated.
