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| | | | Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 47 | I have a 51 that's been converted to 12 volt. My headlights are not as bright as they should be and my taillights are not very bright. I am running v-8 and running a high amp one wire alternator. Tail lights are original 51 tail lights. Help would be appreciated. Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | Check for voltage drop across the contacts of the headlight switch and the dimmer switch. Dirty switch contacts can rob a lot of voltage before it gets to the lights. Ditto for grounds, particularly back at the tail lights. Running relays to the headlights takes a lot of load off the switches. It's very noticeable on 6 volts, but there will also be a difference with 12V headlights.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 47 | Thanks will check that. Brand new switch but will check ground. | | |
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