Re: Delco Remy Generator on 1951 John Deere B

Posted by dan hill on May 19, 2006 at 04:01:09 from (64.12.116.74):

In Reply to: Delco Remy Generator on 1951 John Deere B posted by Steve In New York on May 14, 2006 at 13:34:17:

A 6 volt generator will go into high overcharge and explode the 12v battery if it is working.I expect the shunt coil on the cutout relay is open.I see little reason to mess old tractors up with 12v conversions.They require little charging current,most dont use lights.There are plenty of 6v batteries for sale for 30.00.6v starters and generators can still be repaired.There are still small shops that will do the work if you cant handle the repair work your self.Brush sets run 2.00 to 4.00 repair kits with all the small parts for a starter or generator are 10.00 to 15.00.A 6v battery has 3 cells to give trouble, 12v has 6 cells that can act up.A 90 cent hydrometer can spot battery problems before they happen.Good battery cables are a must for good starting.Avoid those clamp on repair ends.They give another place for acid corrosion to give trouble.Now if I were selling 12v conversions kits at 150 to 200 bucks I would say go ahead and convert.I wont tell you about busted starter drives and stripped fly wheel teeth that happen when the drive slams in at twice the normal speed.

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