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Are You changing to negative ground? You will have to use a 12 volt coil, and a ballast resistor on the ignition. If it has one, the starter relay and the horn relay should be changed.

Yes I will be changing it to a negative ground.  I'll be putting the ignition resistor on it.  I'll put a 12 volt starter relay and will change the horn relay to 12 volt.  Is there anything else I need to change by making it negative ground?  Thanks for your quick reply.  1934buick

I'm changing this vehicle from 6 to 12 volt.  I'm changing the coil and all the bulbs and putting an instrument cluster voltage regulator on it.  I am putting a one-wire 12-volt alternator on.  It's a positive ground vehicle.  Is there anything else I need to change?  Any help appreciated.
Thanks, 1934buick

Ford used 6 volt gauges from 1957 to the 80's??? in cars and trucks.  They used one voltage regulator for all gauges which were wired in series.  These are available at NAPA and other parts stores..  Not for the amp gauge-  this is wired directly.

I dont believe that voltage reducer will work for gauges. If i am not mistaken, that is a resistance type reducer. Since the load, resistance, of gauges varies with the reading, the voltage will keep changing, making the readings inaccurate. What I use is a solid state reducer sold by Radio Shack, sold as a 6 volt power adapter for power plugs. It puts out a constant 6 volts no matter what the load is. you can also get a instrument voltage regulator for a later model Ford at NAPA, this also puts out a constant 6 bolts no matter the load. I can get you the part number for the NAPA part if you need it.

On the radio, if it's set up 6 volt positive ground, there has to be some internal changes made to run it negative ground without damaging it. Might just as well convert to 12 volts while you are at it.

The Ammeter will work on 12 volts, no changes, it is not voltage sensitive.

1950 Mercury
I need help wiring a 50 Mercury.  I'm going 12 volt, but I need information on how to run my 6 volt gauges.  I have purchased VT6187 voltage reducer from NAPA.  Can I put one reducer in and go to each gauge from it or do I need more than one reducer for each gauge?  I need to reduce the fuel gauge, the temperature gauge, the oil gauge and the radio.  I also need to know what I need to do for the amp gauge.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
1934buick

I'm considering a Rod Factory Hi-Tech IFS Chassis, Stage 1 for a 30-31 Model A.  Has anyone had experience with this company?  Would appreciate any information.  Thanks

i have purchased a MII kit and a rear spring kit from them, top quality in my opinion. a friend who use to work for them but now has his own shop still recommends them also. i don't think you'll be disapointed.

good luck jim

Thanks for the input.

I'm considering a Rod Factory Hi-Tech IFS Chassis, Stage 1 for a 30-31 Model A.  Has anyone had experience with this company?  Would appreciate any information.  Thanks

[Next Year I will come out and help you drain the line and make sure that this is your last problem with your swamp cooler. Sorry to hear about your problem. :cry:]

Next Year I will come out and help you drain the line and make sure that this is your last problem with your swamp cooler.  Sorry to hear about your problem.   :cry: