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TO 30 12 volt conversions

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Ronn

02-03-2005 08:32:45




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As a new owner of a '51? TO 30 that runs good on current 6 volt system, can anyone tell me why I should OR shouldn't convert to a 12 volt system ? Any advantage here?
Thanks to anyone who can help a "newbee"




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countrysunshine

02-20-2005 07:42:33




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 Re: TO 30 12 volt conversions in reply to Ronn, 02-03-2005 08:32:45  
someone please help! i have a t030 ferguson and i don"t know if it is a 12 volt or a 6 volt how can i find out. i am greener than the avg. green horn, but this tractor is in real good shape and i want to have it in in mint condition. i want to learn everthing i can about it. any diagrams of the eletronics would greately appreciated. thanks kathy T030



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acmfmh

02-03-2005 15:32:34




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 Re: TO 30 12 volt conversions in reply to Ronn, 02-03-2005 08:32:45  
If it starts fine as a 6 volt system leave it alone. The advantage is when the tractor doesn't crank well at 6 volts or the charging system is shot. Newer 6 volt batteries do not have the Cold Cranking Amps that older batteries had. If is works let it be.



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gshadel

02-03-2005 14:15:05




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 If it ain't broke... don't fix it in reply to Ronn, 02-03-2005 08:32:45  
If you have a pretty good 6V system, no reason to spend the big money and time to convert to 12 volt. Spend a few dollars to make sure your battery cables are stout and fat, and your connections are clean and strong, your 6 volts should start on the coldest Winter day.
Most the posts I see concerning charging problems are from people that have a 12 volt conversion that ain't working right.

But, 12 Volt system has a couple advantages too, it lets you run 12V equipment, like lights, horns, sprayer pumps, etc. which are easier to find than 6V equipment. I've been looking for a good old fashioned 6 volt OOOGAH horn , can't find them, I see 12 volt horns all the time! And the other guys are right, your starter will turn faster on 12V.

I'm not a 6 volt purist, when I got my TO-20 about 6 years ago, I decided if the generator ever died, I'd go ahead and convert to 12 volt then. Still waiting for that to happen.

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Bill WI

02-04-2005 15:20:41




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 Re: If it ain't broke... don't fix it in reply to gshadel, 02-03-2005 14:15:05  
I agree with you fellas. My TO 30 is the easiest starting tractor I ever had --IF --it turns over. After putting a new sleeve set in it got a little bauky. Put a set of brushes and bushings in the starter motor and couldn't ask for more. I put them in myself so less than $20. I use this tractor around the place and no matter how cold away she goes. Maybe I'm lucky lol



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phil(va)

02-03-2005 12:22:14




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 Re: TO 30 12 volt conversions in reply to Ronn, 02-03-2005 08:32:45  
When I get one that is 6 volt and starts fine, i always leave it alone. Even if it just needs a little tuneup help to be ok, i still leave it. One big advantage of keeping the original setup is when you find wiring diagrams for your tractor, like in the manuals or online, they will be accurate. If you have a converted 12 volt system and look up the wiring diagram for a TO-30 you aren't going to get your current wiring diagram. On the other hand, if i buy a tractor that has been converted to 12 volts i don't change it back either. I'm not a purist that way. But currently I'm wrestling with an Allis Chalmers that has been converted from 6 to 12 and it overcharges the battery, which can be dangerous. And of course there are no diagrams to show me what's going on with this shade tree conversion. Bottom line, if it works well, leave it alone, my two cents.

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John UK

02-03-2005 11:11:37




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 Re: TO 30 12 volt conversions in reply to Ronn, 02-03-2005 08:32:45  
Its usually poor starting that makes you want to change over to 12v. The 12v system is snappier when operating the starter motor. Plus the ignition is more lively too.



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