6 or 12 volt

Discussion in 'General Chevy & GMC Pickups Talk' started by spaint51, May 24, 2004.

  1. spaint51

    spaint51 Guest

    I GOT A 59 GMC THE HEADLIGHTS TAIL LIGHTS SAY 12 VOLT BUT WHEN I CONNECT THE BATTERY THE COIL GETS HOT ITS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE I TOUCHED ONE OF THESE CRITTERS. CANT REMEMBER **** ( THANK YA )x(
     
    spaint51, May 24, 2004
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  2. timpage

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    Dont quote me with certainty on this but I do believe most all auto manufacturers were running 12 volt systems by 1959.

    Tim
     
    timpage, May 24, 2004
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  3. 48 chevy

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    Im pretty sure in 1955 Chevrolet changed over to 12 volt
     
    48 chevy, May 25, 2004
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  4. DrMike

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    All 55 2nd series and up are 12 volt. If your coil is heating up, might be a problem with your ignition resistor on the firewall or voltage regulator if you still have one.

    Dr Mike
     
    DrMike, May 25, 2004
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