Re: [T3] 6V to 12V Question

[Russ Wolfe <russw@classicvw.org>]

On Wed, 2004-04-14 at 21:27, John Jaranson wrote:

> 
> Do I need to run a new wire?  Is it just a ground for the generator?  
> Can I just run a wire from the generator to the ground strap near the 
> rear engine hanger/handle?  Just ignore it?  Not really sure about this 
> one.

Just put a hefty bonding strap across the hanger/handle.
> 
> Also, I will be in need of two 12V carb cut-off jets and two 12V choke 
> elements.  Anyone have these for sale?

I bid 1 12V choke element on ebay, and the guy had a $10 reserve on a
used one. If you find a source, let me know. I need a set also.
I can live without the fuel cut-offs.

> 
> I will also have all of the various 6V electrical stuff available for 
> sale once the conversion is done.  This will include:
> 
> Battery

Just wire a second 6V battery in series with the old one (on the
otherside of the back seat) and have lots of cranking amps. I have done
this a lot on conversions.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org




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