[Milsurplus] Kluge conversion of 24 volt dynamotors to 12 volt

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The progression in automotive and aircraft electrical systems was None, 6, 
12, 24, as engine size and electrical loads grew. 

In a message dated 7/19/2009 11:22:02 AM Central Daylight Time, 
wh7hg.hi at gmail.com writes: 
> On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 6:14 AM, <boeing377 at aol.com> wrote:
> >Odd that they would make some C 47s 14 volt, adds more weight in DC 
> wiring I'd think.
> >Anyone know the answer?
> 
> The early C-47s, P-40s and other aircraft were 12 volt.  Later models
> were built with 24 volt systems but retained the old wiring harnesses
> since it was an unnecessary change to make entirely new ones for the
> later aircraft.
> 
> BEst regards,
> 
> Michael, WH7HG
> 

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