24 volt starting Ford 3 cyl diesel

Bart CA · May 4, 2016

I have a Ford 8N that was converted to 12 volt many years ago.
The 6 volt starter was left there thinking replacing it with a 12V when shot.
But...it is still there and starts very good for many years.

My Ford 2000 3 cyl diesel tired engine dificult to start.
Some blowby by the vent tube.

I'm wondering put a battery arangement 24V for starter motor only
I'm the only operator an know to not operate starter more than 10-15 seconds at a time.

Did somebody tried it in the past....?

Thanks in advance

Bart

tractorsam · May 4, 2016

I''ve never done it with a Ford but I've used that technique to start a lot of tired / reluctant old diesels before. It's only a band aid but it works well.

Destroked 450 · May 4, 2016

Switch to a faster gear reduction like I did, my engine is in good shape but I wanted a starter that would turn the engine faster for cold weather starts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110947943167?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Destroked 450 · May 4, 2016

Ok how do you post a link on this forum?

Go to ebay and type in gear reduction starter Ford 4000,
I've had it on for two years, spins the engine over much faster than the Lucas starter.

RodinNS · May 4, 2016

Fix the connections and brushes on the Lucas M50 that it has and it will start just fine.... It's not like it's lacking starter.

Rod

David G · May 4, 2016

I would leave the starter on it as long as you can, I would buy a gear reduction starter anytime buying new.

No need for 24V

Sean in PA · May 5, 2016

(quoted from post at 14:45:04 05/04/16)

Ok how do you post a link on this forum?

Go to ebay and type in gear reduction starter Ford 4000,
I've had it on for two years, spins the engine over much faster than the Lucas starter.

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