Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

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

Farmall & IHC Tractors Discussion Forum
:

6=8=12Volt

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Chris in SeMo

01-16-2005 11:53:11




Report to Moderator

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.

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
lee

01-17-2005 10:29:54




Report to Moderator
 Re: 6=8=12Volt in reply to Chris in SeMo, 01-16-2005 11:53:11  
I've seen that before with tractors on steel. You can see and smell the smoke at the base of the wheels where the fire was put quite literally, right into the ground. That's why they went switched to rubber tires.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bob

01-16-2005 12:52:11




Report to Moderator
 Re: 6=8=12Volt in reply to Chris in SeMo, 01-16-2005 11:53:11  
I don't quite know what you're getting at with your comment about "putting fire to the ground".

Typically, if a component such as a switch heats up it is because of a poor (high resistance) connection, and cleaning up the connection will eliminate the excessive heating, as well as improving performance.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
chris in SeMo

01-16-2005 14:11:50




Report to Moderator
 Re: 6=8=12Volt in reply to Bob, 01-16-2005 12:52:11  
Good point Bob,The switch I replaced had the insulation worn away and when the contacts were pushed down they contacted the matching contacts AND the ground.More of the 12 volts were going into the ground than what was being sent to the starter. Thanks,Chris.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
farmalljim10

01-16-2005 12:08:28




Report to Moderator
 Re: 6=8=12Volt in reply to Chris in SeMo, 01-16-2005 11:53:11  
My H is really good on a 6 volts group 1 battery .The only problem I ever have with 6 volt is if they dont make the propper size battery any more..Other wise keep them tuned up and all conections bright and tight..If they start going to slow find the real problem dont just jump them..Jim



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


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