860 12 volt conversion

ford860 · Aug 12, 2017

I've had a nice ole 860 for 8 years with no problems. I recently had an ignition issue and while troubleshooting realized i had a 12 volt conversion. (new to me tractor and thought the 12 volt set up was the way they came). After looking through this forum i basically figured how to get it running again,but noticed my wiring is a mix of i think 6 and 12 volt. I have the 4 prong solenoid and the dimmer switch for a starter. Ammeter and a ballast in the ignition circuit. I want to switch to a volt meter as my ammeter isn't working and figured i would change to volt meter while i was working in the dash. How can i tell if i still have a 6 volt coil or 12? Does it matter and do i still need the ballast?

old · Aug 12, 2017

Ballast resister say it has the old 6 volt coil or it would not be there. If it is working leave it be or you end up trying to fix a problem and end up making a problem. As for a volt meter why when you can just put in another amp meter and not have to redo any wiring. By the way the amp gauge is not factory or should I say they are not factory on the 801 series might be on the 800 series but I do not think so but could be wrong on that

ford860 · Aug 12, 2017

can't argue with your logic Old. Somewhere in my foggy old head i've always associated ammeter with generator and volt meter with alternator. I goggled 860 dashboard and most images came back with ampere gauges,so i'll keep it simple. Thanks for the reply

old · Aug 12, 2017

Ya the 860 being the earlier series may have had a amp gauge and no gas gauge or some such thing. I know the 801 series did not have amp gauges on them but had a fuel gauge and a idiot light for the charging system. But I also have learned that is it isn't broken and you try to fix it it sure as heck will be broken because Murphy always has a way of getting its way

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