TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Massey Ferguson Massey Harris Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Kubota / Yanmar

TRACTOR MANUALS

Allis Chalmers	Case	Farmall IH	Ford 8N,9N,2N	Ford
Ferguson	John Deere	Massey Ferguson	Minn. Moline	Oliver

Case Tractors Discussion Forum

1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register

Author

catfishjr241

11-24-2005 14:05:37

Report to Moderator

just bought this 1950 VAC an was concidering switching from a 6 volt system to a 12 volt system is this a good move or should i keep it a 6 volt system?

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Steve-MN

11-25-2005 05:21:38

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to catfishjr241, 11-24-2005 14:05:37

Catfish,
I decided to stay 6v on my LA & it starts great. VAC's turn over much easier also. 6v are only $29. It also looks nice staying original w/gages, lights & generator.
Good luck,
Steve

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

John Saeli

11-24-2005 14:24:58

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to catfishjr241, 11-24-2005 14:05:37

Hey Catfish: Just my opinion, but I wouldn't do it. Hard on the starter drive & flywheel. A "tuned up" 6V system with a good battery, & proper size cables will give good performance on a VAC.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

wheat straw

11-24-2005 17:57:54

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to John Saeli, 11-24-2005 14:24:58

Hey John,

Can you still get good six volt batteries. I'd like to keep my VAC's origional as I can but been told it's hard to get a good 6 volt now. While your here, where can a guy buy a manafold gasket for a DC. My bud hates to buy a whole set for one gasket.

Thanks and happy Thanksgiving.

Wheat Straw

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

F-I-T

11-25-2005 05:52:07

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to wheat straw, 11-24-2005 17:57:54

Wheat:

I've gone to Optima Gel-type batteries in my 6 volt stuff. Maintenance-free, even mount them upside down with no drips or gassing. At 1,000 CCA they will spin a VAC for long time.

I agree with John that if your 6 volt system has good cables, engine well-tuned, and the starter has good brushes and bushings, a VAC at 124 cubes ought to start just fine. 12 volts is just going to mask any other problem. I also like to place the ground cable on a starter mounting bolt to minimize system resistance.

Frank

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Paul f

11-26-2005 06:38:28

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to F-I-T, 11-25-2005 05:52:07

Frank: I can't see in the picture...how do you anchor the optima battery??? I am thinking it would be a good idea but some of the fields I mow are a bit rough and there is alot of free space in the battery tray with one of these.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

F-I-T

11-26-2005 13:00:28

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to Paul f, 11-26-2005 06:38:28

Paul:

There are lugs on the base ala a conventional modern battery. I built a square tubing frame, notching it out for the lugs and then bolted that down. It's pretty secure.

Frank

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

Paul f

11-27-2005 06:08:43

Report to Moderator

Re: Thank you in reply to F-I-T, 11-26-2005 13:00:28

I knew you would have a very tidy system

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

'56 VAI Guy

12-01-2005 19:35:39

Report to Moderator

Re: Thank you in reply to Paul f, 11-27-2005 06:08:43

Paul. What kind of mowing system are you using? I recently purchased a mid '50s VAI and also bought a 5 ft King Cutter Mower for it.....the price was right. I tested it out before I put it away and the tracor seems to have enough HP for it. I will be mowing about 10 acres/year with it (just knee high grass). What do you think?.
Mark

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

wheat straw

11-25-2005 17:07:43

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to F-I-T, 11-25-2005 05:52:07

Hey Fit, Thanks for the info. Looks interesting. Where do you get these.
Wheat straw

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

F-I-T

11-26-2005 02:07:00

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to wheat straw, 11-25-2005 17:07:43

I have bought them from several places on the web. I think the last one was the battery warehouse.com.

Here is a link to more information:

Link

They are more expensive, but they last a long time. I really like them.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

wheat straw

11-26-2005 14:52:57

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to F-I-T, 11-26-2005 02:07:00

F I T
Thanks for the info.

Wheat Straw

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

John Saeli

11-24-2005 18:37:43

Report to Moderator

Re: 1950 case VAC 6 volt to 12 volt conversion in reply to wheat straw, 11-24-2005 17:57:54

Hey Wheatstraw: Happy Thanksgiving to you also. A Group 1, 650CCA Battery @ 0 degrees F is a popular Battery. It will do a good job. NAPA, CarQuest, Interstate all sell them. We stock the Manifold Gaskets.

[Log in to Reply] [No Email]

[Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply]

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home | Forums

Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy