6=8=12Volt

Posted by Chris in SeMo on January 16, 2005 at 11:53:11 from (216.41.149.191):

Got an old H Farmall that didn't do well with original 6 volt system, I could usually beat it using the hand crank.Tried 12volt for awhile and it started fast but I didn't like the way it banged so hard on the flywheel when it engaged,plus since it runs on mag I didn't hook it up to the charging system and didn't have to do any conversion but would need to charge it occasionally. Decided to try 8 volt instead and it did well enough and hooked up to charging system OK.I read an article here on YT forum that taught me quite about the original 6 volt system.It said if the starter switch gets hot while cranking you're putting fire directly into the ground.I put on a new starter switch and the big battery cables and a new 6 volt battery and was amazed at the difference.It even started Christmas week at 5 below zero!It was about too cold for the tractor to run after starting.It sounded like one cylinder for several minutes then suddenly began to smooth out.I guess my point is the 6 volt these old tractor were built with is entirely sufficient if all the components are right.Hope this helps someone,Thanks.Chris in SeMo.

Follow Ups:

• Re: 6=8=12Volt lee 10:29:54 01/17/05 (0)
• Re: 6=8=12Volt Bob 12:52:11 01/16/05 (1)
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• Re: 6=8=12Volt farmalljim10 12:08:28 01/16/05 (0)

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