Check Radio Shack for a voltage converter. They used to sell units that
plugged in a cigarette lighter socket and had adjustable output voltages.
One that I have in my "junk" box has settings for 3, 4.5, 6, 9, & 12 volts.
Finding one with a big enough current capacity might be a trick, but I think
they are out there.
Another option that takes a little work and soldering is to build an
adjustable voltage regulator. Simple ones have 5-6 components that can be
bought at Radio Shack, and can handle 5 amps or so. You connect the input
to your 12 volt battery, adjust the knob so the output is 6 volts, and away
you go. I've built a couple over the years, and it really is easy.
BillG
Newalla, OK
-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-bounces+bill=gingerich.us@autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces+bill=gingerich.us@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Skip Albright
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 5:38 PM
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shop-talk] 6 volts DC
thanks for all the help on the 6 volt starting issue on the 49 dodge.
Now I need to test the accessories like the clock and the radio.
what can I use for source?
toy train transformer?
lantern battery?
can I make a change to my 12volt jump box to make it safe?
thanks
Skip
Nothing is as it appears
Skip Albright
Glenmont NY
salbrigh@nycap.rr.com
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