Six volt lamps of higher wattage can be used (both in the standard teardrop housings, and in modern housings. There would need to be some shopping for brighter sealed beams that could be adapted to the shells without modifying them. I think a lug needs to be removed from a lamp rim to fit. The issue is the capacity of the light switch. The dimming resistor will not handle any more wattage than intended without becoming a melted disaster. A second issue is the switch itself. The contacts are OK, but not content with 20 amps. I would use the switch to control a relay that allowed switching current to be passed through the contacts. Higher amps then flow only through the relay from a circuit breaker. The third issue is that the voltage is not as useful as amps. Most early Farmalls only put out enough to make 10 amps for lights, and a few more for charging and ignition (if it has a distributor.) So an improved generator output would be needed to be sure to not discharge the battery. Sure it can be done. Looking into 6 volt LED arrays that could be easily used will take some effort, but here is one site. LEDs take far less current than incandescent bulbs. I think it is worth trying, as it would require no changes in the existing wire or switches. Jim
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