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I need 12v to turn my starter, due to weak or dragging starter, with a 6v ceramic resistor to the coil. I know none of the other system, lights, etc. will not work this way, but what is wrong with the cranking and ignition system being this way??????
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It would de dust to fix it to to start on 6 volts. It should be much easier than converting the whole system to 12 volts.
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I wondered if that would work...TY
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You are just complicating the problem. Spend your time and money correcting anything that is wrong with the 6-volt system. They worked well when new on 6-volt and will do so now even better with our superior parts to what was available when new. You will be pleased with yourself when it is all corrected.  
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I agree with AntiqueMechanic! You are so much better off keeping it 6 volts all the way. I have driven my 1950 Chevrolets thousands of miles with 6 volt systems. From 1971 until 1977 my 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4 door sedan was my only car and of necessity, a daily driver. City driving, yes. 1,200 mile trips, yes. Fuel pump problems, yes. Carburetor problems (bad gas), yes. Timing gear, yes. Starter? No problems. Get good life out of 6 volt Optima batteries.
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TY..........................................
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Ty, I will.....................................
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I agree with the above. And put a 6 volt in it.
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That is my new plan,,,TY
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