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8 N starting troubles

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Dan Chambers

12-15-2000 11:37:03




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I have a 49 8N with 12 volt conversion and seem to be going through batteries about every 18 months. I don't use the lights all that much, more in the winter when I'm blading snow. The conversion was not from a kit but was other wise done. It still has the 6 volt starter and I use a 6 volt celenoid. The push button starter switch lately has been very sluggish to kick things in to begin the starting process.Does anybody have any ideas about where to start looking or thinking about what the problem could be?
Thanks Dan in Iowa

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Claus

12-15-2000 12:47:47




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 Re: 8 N starting troubles in reply to Dan Chambers, 12-15-2000 11:37:03  
I have heard that poor starting with 12 volts could be fixed by converting to 24 volts. You could take 2 12 volt batteries and hook them in series. That 6 volt starting motor really hums then. You would need a resistor in the sense terminal to fool the altenator to put out 26 or so volts as well as a few more dropping resistors in the coil circuit.. In all seriousness, (I had to get that out of my system) batteries do not like cold and in a discharge state. You may want to keep a trickle charger on your battery if you do not use it for long periods on time and check the electrolyte for proper specific gravity. Check your electrolyte often and make sure that it covers the plates. Also, if you buy the cheapest battery you can find, do not expect it to last that long. As far as the starting switch is concerned, by sluggish are you saying that the engine turns over sluggish or that you have to hit the starter switch several times before it makes contact. If it is the latter, then this is an early sign of emminent failure.. Happy Motoring
Claus

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