I'm sorry if you think the observations I have made have been interpretated as a statement that people can't do with their tractors what they want or feel they need to do. As noted by the title of this thread it is just a summary of my observations of the issues that have occurred through these 12 volt conversions. The conversion I made on my Farmall H which was not capable of being started on a 6 volt system has been trouble free. My conversion was made with a lot of research and direct communication with several people who have been involved in electrical systems for several years and totally understand what is required. It is just my belief for some reasons when you revise a proven design with something incorporating modern technology and the economic factor comes in to play where short cuts are taken these recurring issues arise. Sure 12 volt systems are an improvement over the earlier 6 volt system but in no way are necessary for all tractors. Using the same improvements over time how many trouble free turbine engines have you seen incorporated into these old tractors, or maybe solar power units in place of the 248 cu. inch engine on a M. My point which you must have missed is that we have constant threads about 6 to 12 volt conversions on this forum and a lot of newer people to this Farmall forum are probably feeling unless they convert their Cub to a 12 volt one-wire alternator system they really aren't part of the club. There are very valid reasons for an upgrade to 12 volt for operational purposes and other conditions, however, it is certainly not necessary for all tractors just because it might be an overkill for an earlier simpler design and is more efficent in a manner where that improvement is of no benefit. I can see this thread generated a lot of good discussion and that is what it was intended to do. I just hope some of the younger and newer members of our community really access the need before jumping into something which is made out to be so simple by some very talented individuals when in reality a lot of system design effort is really required to install a really functional 12 volt system using components from both a 6 and 12 volt system. I read one response where someone thought Hugh McKay was alive and well again. I don't have the indepth knowledge of these old tractors that he shared as I was just a tractor jockey kid in the hay day of the letter series Farmalls and just couldn't wait until the next day to get back on one, Hal. P.S. The last American made OEM 6 volt voltage regulator I bought was $46.19 for my Super C when I restored it. The 12 volt rebuilt alternator I purchased for my Farmall H when I converted to 12 volt was $59.95.
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