A 1955 Packard is 12 volts, positive ground.
Yes, when converting from a 6-volt system to a 12-volt system in a vehicle, you typically need to replace the coil with one that is compatible with 12 volts. This is because a coil designed for a 6-volt system may not be able to handle the higher voltage and could lead to issues with the ignition system.
For a 5% volt drop of 6 volts the total resistance should be less than 6/8 ohms, 0.75 ohms, which for a total wire run of 500 ft is equivalent to 1.5 ohms per 1000 ft. Wire tables show that a #10 cable should be used. A #12 cable would give a volt drop of 5.3% which would probably be acceptable for occasional use and easier to store.
The equation for wattage is W = A x V. Substitute your values into this equation and you will have your answer.
You should not use any wire smaller than 8 AWG COPPER in a 40 amp breaker. If you have any questions about your application, you should contact a local electrical contractor for your own safety.
No, a 250-Amp fuse would be much larger than a 25-amp fuse. A fuse is generally designed to have a thermal runaway and melt the connection when there is too much current for too long.
No. Is a 6 volt system.
No, you cannot charge an 8 volt battery with a 6 volt charger. The voltage of the charger must match the voltage of the battery.
yes
Some have a switch for 6 or 12V - if not you will "cook" a 6 volt battery using a 12 Volt charger
No you cannot.
Seth Packard is 5' 8".
Gunsmoke - 1955 Collie's Free 8-6 was released on: USA: 20 October 1962
Cheyenne - 1955 Legacy of the Lost 6-8 was released on: USA: 4 December 1961
The Julius LaRosa Show - 1955 1-6 was released on: USA: 8 July 1955
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Gavin Packard was born on June 8, 1964, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Yes, when converting from a 6-volt system to a 12-volt system in a vehicle, you typically need to replace the coil with one that is compatible with 12 volts. This is because a coil designed for a 6-volt system may not be able to handle the higher voltage and could lead to issues with the ignition system.