9n newbie (part 4)

In my conversion to 12 volt do I still require the “infamous” ballast resistor?

Do I remove the (9N) cut out relay ?

Thanks
Ron

Dell, I can't find any reference to a hydro-pump. Can you be more specific or I perhaps my new FO-4 will have more information.

I did previously admit I was weak in automotive electronics so my installation instruction were not perfectly clear (and I did commit to religiously follow the instructions). The instructions indicate to remove the voltage regulator. I thought the cut out relay was the same but I was not 100% sure.

The instructions show a (key) on/of switch. I don't intend on removing the existing ballast resistor on/off (kill) switch, but wondering if it needed replacing, would a simple on/off switch suffice (the ballast resistor switch looks like it's about 45 years old - and it could possibly last for another 45 years).

The kit did come with a replacement 12 volt coil and an additional resistor.

Appreciate all the help. thanks
Ron

You're lucky I didn't say anything about the fuel pump. What? The gravity fed fuel system has a fuel pump? You didn't know that? (grin)

What? yer 12v conversion kit didn't make it clear that the 2-terminal roundcan cut-off relay is REMOVED when you convert to 12v alternator system. Amazingly enuff, even the 8N's 4-wire squarecan voltage regulator (which you don't have) has a "cut-out" relay inside it. The cut-out relay is NOT a voltage regulator; it just disconnects the genny from the battery when the genny stops gennin' so the battery doesn't die overnite.

You write..... ."The instructions show a (key) on/of switch. I don't intend on removing the existing ballast resistor on/off (kill) switch"..... .Now why would you think you need to remove the existing kill switch? That is just a simple key operated on/off switch that you RE-USE by re-wiring the electrical harness as per yer religiously followed instructions. Re-read yer instructions..... .....respectfully, preacher Dell

Once again, if they REALLY sent you a "12-Volt" square can coil, you DO NOT use the original ballast resistor, just a new resistor of about 1/2 Ohm.

This stuff is all new to me. I'm having a little trouble reading AND understanding. Appreciate everyones patience with us new guys.

Ron

TIP: boil yer new rubber tranny shifter boot ($10, cheap) to make it soft and pliable for installation.

The 6-volt 2-terminal roundcan cut-off relay is NOT NEEDED for 12-volt alternators with built-in cut-out diodes.

Ron, you promised me that iff'n I let you convert to 12-volts, you'd religiously follow the 12-volt kit installation instructions. Why are you sinning? (grin)..... ...preacher Dell, a 12v advocate for the right reasons

If you are converting to 12-Volts, and keeping the original coil, typically, you retain the original ballast resistor, and add, in series, a "converting resistor" of about 1.6 Ohms.