fix genny or 12v?

Any thougths would be apreciated.

Thanks,
Joel

Cheers, Erik

Only my opinion
Jim Cox
CNH Reman Electrical

I'd say...buy a conversion kit and get it right! (But save the 6V stuffs so you can put it back in the future!) Sure, a well-maintained 6V system will work. So will a well-maintained crank system! But 12 V is the modern standard, 6V stuffs are getting harder to find, etc. As a certified Hater Of Change, I'm going against my nature by recommending this path, but it depends upon just how you want to use the tractor. Sure, for a show tractor, stay with the stock system. But for a daily worker, 12V is the only way to go! I did it to mine several years ago, and it starts faster, seems to run better, generally a better tractor. (Also replaced the ignition with electronic, but that's another story) Yep, I stashed the 6V stuffs in the barn, so I can re-convert back to orig (Or the next owner can, when I'm gone) Some things I'm a traditionalist, but not the electric system. Of course, I will fight to the death for anyones right to their opinion, so it's up to you! My 2c worth.

You've gotten some good advice already. FYI, I paid $39 + tax for a remanufactured GM alternator for my Jubilee. If you can fix your 6 volt gen for a reasonable price I'd do that. If you want to convert to 12 volts, there is plenty of info in the archives to guide you through it. Of course, you'll have to consider the cost of a new 12 volt battery too. HTH. Rick H. GA.

I've had my 8n genny, and a NAA starter completely rebuilt from ground up at the local mom-n-pop starter place for 80 bucks each..and that included a new vr for the genny.

If your field and armature are salvagable.. all that leaves are bearings, and bushings.. and a few misc parts.

Soundguy