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| | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 21 | My question is:do I need a 12v horn relay for the 12v conv?And what other parts?I have all new bulbs,alternator,coil,voltage reducers for the gages,heater,condenser for the points.Do I need a ballist resistor to put between the ign. and the points?Any help much appreciated! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | You do not need a horn relay the old horn will work fine.
You will need a ballast resistor if the coil is not the internal type.
You have the bulbs, reducers, coil and condensor. Starter will work fine on 12 like the horn. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 21 | What did you mean about an internal type coil?Will I need to change the turn signal flasher also? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | nedde - you can get 12V coils that have internal resistance, in which case you don't use the external ignition resistor
Bill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Bosch and NAPA have internal resistance coils. Search here for part numbers or ask here for part numbers.
One advantage of the external ballast resistor, is that you can easily wire the starting/ignition system to allow full 12v while cranking/starting and reduced voltage while running.
If you are using a foot-actuated starter, a special starter button is used on the starter, if you use a ballast resister.
I think you will want a 12v flasher. If you will change to LED bulbs, you'll need a special flasher.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 21 | Thanks to all who replied to my post.All replys were VERY helpful! | | |
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