Posted by david z on July 20, 2008 at 20:11:51 from (216.183.60.107):
Just bought my first Farmall Cub, 1961 according to the serial # 219074. Has a Woods mower on it and also got a cultivator.
Tractor runs ok and is in fairly good shape. HOWEVER, it is not charging and I have to pretty often hookup the battery charger since it needs to be fully charge for it to start.
The battery on it is 12 volts, but wires are still going through a regulator and what seems to be a generator. Can not tell if the generator is 6v or 12v. System is not charging the battery since I have to use a charge often.
QUESTIONS - Were 1961 Cubs 6v or 12v?
Did they make 12v generators at that time? If not, is it possible that the previous owner put a 12v battery and left the 6v system? (I bought from a third party who does not seem to know much).
CAN I just rewire and install a 12 v alternator and get rid of the regulator?
Any help or advice will be appreciated, Or reference to any website which will guide me in my quest.
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