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12 volt or 6 volt?

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JC (WA)

05-17-1999 14:49:37




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I recently inherited a 1952 8N with some manuals. I am not a very mechanically inclined person, although I have the feeling this might change over time.

My question: how can I tell whether my 8N has undergone a 12-volt conversion? The dead battery doesn't say anything on it. It's the size and shape of a regular car battery.

The ignition switch says 'John Deere,' so it's apparently not original :).

Don't know how to evaluate the generator &c.

Thanks, JC

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Kevin

05-17-1999 15:02:48




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 Re: 12 volt or 6 volt? in reply to JC (WA), 05-17-1999 14:49:37  
Check the number of caps on the battery, 3 caps mean 3 cells which is 6 volts. 6 caps mean 6 cells which is 12 volts (2.1 volts per cell). You can also look at the generator if it is a steel housing it's a 6 volt generator, if it is a alluminum housing it's a 12 volt generator.

Hope this helps



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Claus

05-17-1999 15:02:32




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 Re: 12 volt or 6 volt? in reply to JC (WA), 05-17-1999 14:49:37  
Usually, 12 volt conversions have an altinator. (There are 6 volt altinators) a short stubby aluminum housing vs. a slimmer longer housing on a generator. (To confuse matters, there are 12 volt generators) Sometimes you can see the number of cells on the battery 3 vs 6, although some of the new ones are hard to distinguish. The best method is to take a voltmeter and measure the battery.
Anyone who owns an "N" should invest in one.
Happy Motoring
Claus

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