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| | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 | I tried a search could'nt find anything about the headlight relay some made by delco, was wondering what years they used them if it was a dealer accessory I dont see anything on 1940 wireing diagrams showing them Instructions for the relay say something about not enough voltage to the headlights ???
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 | I don't see it in that group?? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 | 3.459 spring-pin-clip,accelerator | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 268 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 268 | not sure if this is something you can use but it should work. Headlight relay system | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | There's a 6 volt headlight relay on Ebay right now, but it's made for an early Volkswagen. Relays just eliminated long, small-diameter wire runs and reduced the voltage drop, resulting in brighter lights. On a 6 volt system, the difference in brightness was very noticeable, plus light switches and dimmer switches lasted a lot longer.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 | Thanks, I understand what they were used for and how to hook them up, was just wondering if they they were added by the owner at a later date or if trucks were sold with them as original equipment for my 41 chev
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | 41 chevy had no relays. Even the horn was hooked up direct to power & grounded by the button.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 | They were added by the owner later. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 75 | | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 20 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 20 | There's a 6 volt headlight relay on Ebay right now, but it's made for an early Volkswagen. Relays just eliminated long, small-diameter wire runs and reduced the voltage drop, resulting in brighter lights. On a 6 volt system, the difference in brightness was very noticeable, plus light switches and dimmer switches lasted a lot longer.
Jerry I use these 6 volt relays from Newark
Ted My ride but looking for a Deco Bolt for the wife.
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