Ken Christopherson
Well-known Member
Hello all!
Been a couple weeks, but I've had some vacation time with the misses (A couple photos enclosed of our time on Minnesota's North Shore). Yesterday took advantage of having an extra day off and got to work mounting the auxiliary hydraulic oil tank for the Farmhand loader. Thanks to many for recommending and instructing on how to do this - very simple... But you just don't see a lot of it on he forums. I guess that is why I make so many posts and videos. If something I do can help others (off of what I have learned from others)... Then it makes it all worthwhile. Enclosed are a few pictures, and a link to the video as well.
Next step is to rewire it. I have been doing some research on this subject. I have a magneto ignition, so the only thing I need the battery for is to turn the starter and run lights on occasion. I'm currently running a 12v battery, negative ground. From what I have read, if I install a 12v voltage regulator on the original 6v, and polarize it for negative ground - I should be ok. Is there any validity to this? I know that 12v generators have cooling fans on them, and from what I have read I should have a cooling issue since I will be running minimal electronics off of the generator. It is either that or mount an alternator on the tractor - but I'm not exactly sure how to do this with magneto ignition (wiring is not my strong point unless it is replacing what is already there). Are there any wiring diagrams that exist that include mounting an alternator while using the magneto ignition? (I know Bob M has a library of diagrams).
Thanks all, and I hope everyone is doing well. Only a couple of weeks until show time for me! (And this weekend I will hit a personal milestone - I'll be 30!!!!) In the words of a true nordic Minnesotan - 'Uff-da!'
1947 Farmall M Episode 19
Been a couple weeks, but I've had some vacation time with the misses (A couple photos enclosed of our time on Minnesota's North Shore). Yesterday took advantage of having an extra day off and got to work mounting the auxiliary hydraulic oil tank for the Farmhand loader. Thanks to many for recommending and instructing on how to do this - very simple... But you just don't see a lot of it on he forums. I guess that is why I make so many posts and videos. If something I do can help others (off of what I have learned from others)... Then it makes it all worthwhile. Enclosed are a few pictures, and a link to the video as well.
Next step is to rewire it. I have been doing some research on this subject. I have a magneto ignition, so the only thing I need the battery for is to turn the starter and run lights on occasion. I'm currently running a 12v battery, negative ground. From what I have read, if I install a 12v voltage regulator on the original 6v, and polarize it for negative ground - I should be ok. Is there any validity to this? I know that 12v generators have cooling fans on them, and from what I have read I should have a cooling issue since I will be running minimal electronics off of the generator. It is either that or mount an alternator on the tractor - but I'm not exactly sure how to do this with magneto ignition (wiring is not my strong point unless it is replacing what is already there). Are there any wiring diagrams that exist that include mounting an alternator while using the magneto ignition? (I know Bob M has a library of diagrams).
Thanks all, and I hope everyone is doing well. Only a couple of weeks until show time for me! (And this weekend I will hit a personal milestone - I'll be 30!!!!) In the words of a true nordic Minnesotan - 'Uff-da!'
1947 Farmall M Episode 19