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6V 52 8N Sitting in Rain

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Bishop

03-19-2003 18:11:38




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The last few days were the first sunny and warm days here in South Louisiana, so far in 2003. It has rained almost every day since Christmas. My 6V 52 8N is covered by a small tarp, covering only the hood to the seat. It has not started in two months.
Today, I went to try to start it to move a trailer so my father-in-law could borrow it. I turned on the gas, pulled out the choke all the way, set the throttle to 1/3, turned the key, and RURR, RURR, RURR, RURR, RURR, RURR, SPUTTER,SPUTTER, SPUTTER, VAROOM, pushed the choke in to 1/3 for about five seconds, and she's running great.
Why would I change this original 6 volt system to 12V.

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Mike

03-20-2003 07:36:42




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 Re: 6V 52 8N Sitting in Rain in reply to Bishop, 03-19-2003 18:11:38  
Bishop,

I can't see why anyone would change the generator out and put the alternator in unless you were goint to add a whole raft of electricly powered things to the tractor. With the 6 volt system you're using the end of between 40 to 50 years of development of the 6 volt system, mechanically inclined people who maintain the tractor properly will not have any of the hard starting problems people complain about. If you buy a tractor and never touch it you're going to have problems, and it's always easier to blame the tractor than the neglect the owner has subjected it to over a number of years before it started having problems.

There are some people who think changing to a 12 volt system will cure their problems, then they still do not service the tractor properly and then comes the why won't my 12 volt system charge? Ya' gotta' love them.

Mike

PS: I have learned over the years and a number of Ford tractor purchases that front wheel bearings will last 30 years without being repacked, but they will not last 40 or more years, by then they're just plain shot, them worthless Ford bearings!

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RoN of ohio

03-20-2003 06:01:51




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 Re: 6V 52 8N Sitting in Rain in reply to Bishop, 03-19-2003 18:11:38  
I can tell you why I changed to a 12 volt system. My N is for work, not for looking at. So I'm not concerned that it look like it did when it came from the factory, I just need a tractor that will start when I want it to. Second, 12 volt systems have the advantage of simplicity. You don't have the problems associated with replacing brushes or voltage regulators. Third, if your engine is tired from many years of use and abuse but still runs relatively well if it will start, the the tri-fold speed of the starter will definately be an advantage. With a 12v. system, the door is opened for many of the new attachments which require the added voltage. and probably most important, it is much cheaper to convert to a 12 volt system then to rebuild a problematic generator. ($20 for a alt. vs $150 for a gen.). This is just my opinion and I certainly don't recommend every one convert a well running, dependable 6v system for a 12v unless they have serious problems with the tractor as I had. Ron

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Mountainman

03-20-2003 00:33:33




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 Re: 6V 52 8N Sitting in Rain in reply to Bishop, 03-19-2003 18:11:38  
I would think you would get a bigger tarp. They are only ten bucks. Keep the water out of the hyd oil. And make a small frame to make it 'tent like' that will keep the air circulating and help avoid rust.

It's sure nice to have a good running N isn't it?

N - joy.

Mountainman...CA



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9n141

03-19-2003 19:11:07




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 Re: 6V 52 8N Sitting in Rain in reply to Bishop, 03-19-2003 18:11:38  
Got your check for 2n raffle tickets, will mail stub to you on Mon. BURT.



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Bishop

03-19-2003 19:29:38




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 Re: Re: 6V 52 8N Sitting in Rain in reply to 9n141, 03-19-2003 19:11:07  
Thanks for the information, I'm glad the check made it before the end of the raffle. If you got any tickets left, post the Raffle Information again, I would like to see someone on this board win the tractor.

Are their any pictures of the 2N that you could post?

Good luck to all!



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PeteNY

03-19-2003 19:03:13




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 Re: 6V 52 8N Sitting in Rain in reply to Bishop, 03-19-2003 18:11:38  
Bishop, A well maintained 6v system is more than adequate in tractors alot harder to turn over than an N! I hate seeing an alternator hanging out of a nice old tractor! Pete



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Yes, why?...Barnstormer

03-19-2003 18:49:45




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 Re: 6V 52 8N Sitting in Rain in reply to Bishop, 03-19-2003 18:11:38  
You're not are you? I'm a believer in 6V, "for all the right reasons".



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