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8 Volt??????

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jdl

06-04-2001 16:15:12




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I read that an 8 volt can be used in place of a 6 volt battery. Is this so and are any changes necessary? Thank You One and All!!!!!




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bj/8N/mt

06-05-2001 06:52:02




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 Re: 8 Volt?????? in reply to jdl, 06-04-2001 16:15:12  
Can I inquire why you ask?



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jdl

06-05-2001 07:20:08




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 Re: Re: 8 Volt?????? in reply to bj/8N/mt, 06-05-2001 06:52:02  
Because I recently purchased a 9N and there are a number of things that I'll have to get before starting it. I'd just as soon not have to go through the 12V thing, I just want a tractor that starts when I need to use it. I'm not big on keeping it original, I bought to use and want to be able to make it a easy for my kids to use as possible.



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bj/8N/mt

06-05-2001 07:40:28




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 Re: Re: Re: 8 Volt?????? in reply to jdl, 06-05-2001 07:20:08  
All you need to do to make it start is maintain the six volt system. Get a set of good two gauge or better cables on both pos and neg battery, make everything clean, bright and tight, make the generator do what it should and it will start. New cables, a generator rebuild kit and a wire harness should all come to less than fifty bucks.

Neither of my six volt 8N's missed a start last winter in Montana and they both work for a living neither having seen a trailer since I brought them home. Eight volt batterys are a crutch that a twenty five horse engine shouldn't need and likely to cause troubles elsewhere in the system.

Your mileage may vary

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jdl

06-05-2001 09:18:25




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: 8 Volt?????? in reply to bj/8N/mt, 06-05-2001 07:40:28  
That's the feeling I get from reading responses.
Thanks for your advice. I have good friends in Shepard, MT and a sister in Hamilton. Travel there every summer. Next to SD, I could live there.



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bj/8N./mt

06-05-2001 09:21:48




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 8 Volt?????? in reply to jdl, 06-05-2001 09:18:25  
your are quite welcome

if you are near Manhattan around beer o'clock drop in and I will show you my 8N's

your mileage may vary



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Pete

06-04-2001 19:49:19




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 Re: 8 Volt?????? in reply to jdl, 06-04-2001 16:15:12  
JDL, Don't let anyone tell ya it'll work with no changes! Tried once on our 2n and cooked 2 voltage regulators. Don't know why we tried it, just did. In most cases, 6volts is MORE than enough for a properly tuned tractor that was originally a 6v system. Convertin to 12v will extend the time before you do ignition work, but eventually you will end up with a tractor that won't turn over or start that has a 12v system. Easier just to keep tuned. The exception we have found is on freshly rebuilt Farmall Super M's, the compression kinda dictates more volts. In this csae, I take my generator AND voltage regulator to the place that rebuilds ALL of my startres and generators, and tell them my plans, they adjust both accordingly. I have found that there are some areas that I simply don't need or want to become adept at, generators and starters is an example! What I get charged for a rebuild and match to the regulator, is a little money WELL spent. Pete

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Martin

06-04-2001 18:23:56




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 Re: 8 Volt?????? in reply to jdl, 06-04-2001 16:15:12  
I recently bought a �new� 8n and it had an 8v battery. Ran fine for a couple days but then simply would not crank thereafter. I think the 8v battery damaged the coil. Reading back through the archives you will see that use of an 8v battery is DEFINITELY NOT recommended. Better to stay with the 6v system and fix whatever is necessary to get the tractor in good running order or, possibly, upgrade to the 12v system. My tractor is a �working� tractor so I am considering the upgrade to 12v since I have to replace the coil and battery anyway (I finished off the coil by leaving the key on overnight while trying to figure out the problem but that is a another story). My advice: read the archives by searching on �8v� and make your own decision. Good luck.

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Martin

06-04-2001 18:22:35




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 Re: 8 Volt?????? in reply to jdl, 06-04-2001 16:15:12  
I recently bought a �new� 8n and it had an 8v battery. Ran fine for a couple days but then simply would not crank thereafter. I think the 8v battery damaged the coil. Reading back through the archives you will see that use of an 8v battery is DEFINITELY NOT recommended. Better to stay with the 6v system and fix whatever is necessary to get the tractor in good running order or, possibly, upgrade to the 12v system. My tractor is a �working� tractor so I am considering the upgrade to 12v since I have to replace the coil and battery anyway (I finished off the coil by leaving the key on overnight while trying to figure out the problem but that is a another story). My advice: read the archives by searching on �8v� and make your own decision. Good luck.

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paul

06-04-2001 16:19:25




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 Re: 8 Volt?????? in reply to jdl, 06-04-2001 16:15:12  
My understanding is that it stresses things a little, but you don't need to change anything. A good generator puts out more than 6 volts to charge a 6 volt battery, so it should charge 8 fine. Your starter will handle no problem. Your coil & points will get a bit of a workout, but usually manage. Lights & such also get stressed.

Not that I have personally used an 8-volt, but my uncle did for years.

--->Paul

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