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12v AND 24v?
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 9:01 pm
by billy
ok
i have a m43b1 that has had a 318 installed the PO said he wired the lights to work
my issue is i want all the gauges ,horn,heater and stuff to work as well
but all that is 24v
how do i make it so everything but the engine (i guess) is 24v?
any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated!
Re: 12v AND 24v?
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:23 am
by billy
found this on ebay?
DC12V Step Up to 24V 240W 10A Car Power Converter Regulator Adaptor
Re: 12v AND 24v?
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:30 am
by just me
No link, but that is the rating of the one I used. Get it from a US or Canada seller. Don't pay more than $30usd.
The instruments draw less than an amp. I would swap the horn to 12v with the lights. You need to measure current draw on the heater to see if 9 amps is enough. ( my 24v spotlight draws 6 amps.)
Re: 12v AND 24v?
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:39 am
by billy
just me wrote:No link, but that is the rating of the one I used. Get it from a US or Canada seller. Don't pay more than $30usd.
The instruments draw less than an amp. I would swap the horn to 12v with the lights. You need to measure current draw on the heater to see if 9 amps is enough. ( my 24v spotlight draws 6 amps.)
thats great news!
as an aside
if the heater in this rig is anything like the one in my 63 willys jeep
i will disconnect the worthless thing
keep it for looks and install a 30000 btu aftermarket one
Re: 12v AND 24v?
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 1:45 pm
by MSeriesRebuild
billy wrote:ok
i have a m43b1 that has had a 318 installed the PO said he wired the lights to work
my issue is i want all the gauges ,horn,heater and stuff to work as well
but all that is 24v
how do i make it so everything but the engine (i guess) is 24v?
any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated!
Your best option and the smartest decision is certainly to change out the gauges, lighting, horn, and fan motor to 12-volt components. The high cost conversion items are electrical components on the engine, since you already have that done; you have it made. Only thing remaining to get you a full out 12-volt conversion is cheap stuff, and all of it is locally available.
Re: 12v AND 24v?
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 1:55 pm
by billy
MSeriesRebuild wrote:billy wrote:ok
i have a m43b1 that has had a 318 installed the PO said he wired the lights to work
my issue is i want all the gauges ,horn,heater and stuff to work as well
but all that is 24v
how do i make it so everything but the engine (i guess) is 24v?
any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated!
Your best option and the smartest decision is certainly to change out the gauges, lighting, horn, and fan motor to 12-volt components. The high cost conversion items are electrical components on the engine, since you already have that done; you have it made. Only thing remaining to get you a full out 12-volt conversion is cheap stuff, and all of it is locally available.
all those cool gauges and switches are half the charm of owning the vehicle
Re: 12v AND 24v?
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 2:22 pm
by billy
just me wrote:No link, but that is the rating of the one I used. Get it from a US or Canada seller. Don't pay more than $30usd.
The instruments draw less than an amp. I would swap the horn to 12v with the lights. You need to measure current draw on the heater to see if 9 amps is enough. ( my 24v spotlight draws 6 amps.)
it sounds like a $16 part will do what i want