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L Case 6 volt or 12 volt

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Dave Olson

11-27-2005 15:18:28




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We just got the L running a couple weeks ago. We've rebuilt the mag, generator and starter.

The fellow that rebuilt the generator and starter suggested that I get a 1500 CCA 6 volt rather than using a 12 volt battery.

Have any of you folks used this large a 6 volt battery?

Thanks,

Dave Olson - East-Central Illinois

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thehickdaddy

11-29-2005 18:21:49




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 Re: L Case 6 volt or 12 volt in reply to Dave Olson, 11-27-2005 15:18:28  
very nice looking L. Are those LA front wheels? both my L's have LA front axles. As for the battery, a medium 6 volt battery will start it fine if, if, I REPEAT IF, the cables are large enough, and everything is hooked up correctly and in good working order. If it is not, 12 volts will not be enough. Also, 6 volt is vintage correct if that is important to you. Since you have a 6 volt gen anyway. I strongly suggest you keep it 6 volt. also, please hook that generator up soon, or dont run the engine much, so you dont hurt that rebuilt generator. send me pics if you get a chance. always enjoying seeing more running L's. "[email protected]" thehickdaddy

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Walt Davies

11-28-2005 13:35:07




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 Re: L Case 6 volt or 12 volt in reply to Dave Olson, 11-27-2005 15:18:28  
When I had the low compression multifuel head on my LA the 6 volt system worked great I had a big 6 volt truck battery. Then I put the high compression 8.0 to 1 LP head on and it wouldn't turn it over I had to go to a 12 volt system. You can get an early 12 volt chevy truck generator that will fit right on 63 to 68 I think. Its hard to tell its not stock then. Walt Davies
Also on ebay you can get a brand new starter repair kit at the url below, or enter "tractor case la" in the seach.

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F-I-T

11-28-2005 13:34:37




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 Re: L Case 6 volt or 12 volt in reply to Dave Olson, 11-27-2005 15:18:28  
Dave:

You might want to investigate using two Optima 6V's in parallel. That would give you 2,000 CCA's.

One spins a VAC real nice.

Frank



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John T

11-27-2005 19:52:20




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 Re: L Case 6 volt or 12 volt in reply to Dave Olson, 11-27-2005 15:18:28  
Dave, on a tractor that big you need a super heavy duty 6 volt battery (if you stay at 6 volts) PLUS 00 Gauge battery n starter n ground cables and have the ground close to the starter as possible with a good heavy clean bolt.

John T



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Gene Dotson

11-27-2005 17:47:10




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 Re: L Case 6 volt or 12 volt in reply to Dave Olson, 11-27-2005 15:18:28  
Dave; I use a group 4, 6 volt battery in my LA and it has always cranked it well. Very important to use heavy battery and starter cables. I make my cables from 1 gauge welding cable and use solder-on ends. also make sure the starter button is in good shape. After cranking, feel the cable contacts at the back of the button switch. If they are hot, then the contacts are likely burned or corroded... Gene

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