Converting 6 volt to 12 volt

You need a voltage resistor for the guages.

I here that you need a separate resistor for each guage.

Since the guages are wired in series I don't know why you need one for every guage. It seems like if you put one dropping resistor in the hot line to the guages it would do it.

Any comments?

Doc here,

You would only need ONE main dropping resistor if the whole system was to be run on 6 volts...If you were co-mingling systems, then you would need separate drops for those items you wish to power at 6 volts...

For instance ... the wiper motor, Radio, and some accessories are 12 volts and say,the heater motor, and some accessories are 6 volts, you would need separate drops for the 6 volt items.

CO-mingling is not a good way to go.. The best is all or nothing at all...all 12 volt (preferred) or all 6 volt. One main dropping resistor or ALL 12 volt system. Less hassle in the future!

Hope It Helps
Doc
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here a few that may help you....joe

To keep the 6 volt gages, besides the voltage drop for 6 volts, you need to keep the 6 volt wending units for temp, fuel, oil pressure, and ammeter unless using the induction type (wire thru loop(s) on the back of the gage).

Trees

Just a thought, There is such a thing as a 6/12 battery,charges with an alternator,all 6v accessories use 6v portion of battery. 6v starter spins faster, will live if not abused. Jerry