12 volt lights on a 6 volt System

[machinistbcb]

I was told by my neighbor (old timer farmer) that I could use 12 volt lights on my 6 volt system with no problem. I have no lights on my 8n, and snow is coming so I want to mount some on the front and back. 12 volt lights seem to be easier to find and a lot cheaper. Can I get away with doing this ? Thanks,
Brian

 

[RockyMo]

They will be real dim. You should be able to find 6 volt bulbs to install in your light fixtures at any decent parts store.

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[Bob]

Using 12 volt lights on a 6 volt System... this sounds like the buildup to a Lucas joke!

Seriously, though, unless you replace the bulbs or sealed beam units with their 6-Volt equivalents, your aren't going to have much light!
Lucas Jokes

 

[Dell (WA)]

Bob.......thems down right funny jokes about Lucas electrical. Prince of Darkness, indeed. ......Dell, thanks fer sharing.

 

[souNdguy]

At my local TSC.. the 6v lamps and the 12v lamps.. are the same price. you can get them with or without shells. with shells = more money.. but 6v and 12v cost no different.

as the others said.. unless ya want orange dim headlamps.. get 6v's since you are buying them..

soundguy

 

[DennyF]

Got to hear most of 'em 40 years ago, when I owned an Austin Healey. Actually, I experienced most of 'em firsthand...THEN heard the jokes. ;o)

Back then a guy told me most of their problems were due to "postive earth". My retort was that it didn't seem to bother 9Ns or 8Ns much.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Dont beleive a thing you hear or half of what you see.Old song from an Edison record..Try it ,you wont like it.