Posted by WellWorn on November 20, 2014 at 12:06:36 from (75.194.224.112):
In Reply to: 12V v. 6V posted by Lucas0522 on November 18, 2014 at 10:26:04:
In 1940, your car was probably 6V, your tractor was 6V, and there was no such thing as a vehicle alternator. Six volt bulbs were available everywhere bulbs were sold.
Seventy years later, no manufacturer in their right mind would build a tractor to run with a 6v system powered by a generator, even though I'm told you can now get a 6v alternator. But why?
If you are working on a restoration piece, there is no question but to keep it 6v with the Delco generator. If the 6v system still works well for you, no need to change. If it stops working altogether it can get costly to keep it going. If it doesn't work well for the way you use your tractor, e.g.: you need more juice than the generator can keep up with except at full rpm, you may want to change. If you want a far more reliable system that keeps up with basic lights and ignition even at an idle, that 'fits' with practically everything else that starts with a key, go to 12v and an alternator. In 2014 (and beyond) it's only common sense.
This post was edited by WellWorn at 12:08:23 11/20/14.
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