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want to convert Mc Farmall230 to 12 Volts

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skeeter195

02-03-2005 17:25:49




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Were can I buy a kit for mcfarmall 230
Tired of tractor not wanting to start
Will the kit YT board fit a 230?
Thanks




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JOSSETTE

02-05-2005 12:12:35




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 Re: want to convert Mc Farmall230 to 12 Volts in reply to skeeter195, 02-03-2005 17:25:49  
did your questions get answered or would you like some more help.???



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My vote

02-04-2005 06:10:09




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 Re: want to convert Mc Farmall230 to 12 Volts in reply to skeeter195, 02-03-2005 17:25:49  
Have to agree with Eric if 6 volt system is in perfect condition it will do fine but 12 volt is more forgiving.



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Hugh MacKay

02-04-2005 17:53:34




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 Re: want to convert Mc Farmall230 to 12 Volts in reply to My vote, 02-04-2005 06:10:09  
You and Eric have had a sheltered upbringing.



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EricB

02-04-2005 05:52:33




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 Re: want to convert Mc Farmall230 to 12 Volts in reply to skeeter195, 02-03-2005 17:25:49  
Don't let all this talk confuse you. I converted mine 4 years ago. It was the best thing I ever did. I got tired of shutting down or stalling the the back field and walking home for a boost. Turned a pain in the neck into a really useful tractor.
Put in and alternator/reg, change the lights, coil and battery. Good luck!



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Hugh MacKay

02-03-2005 21:31:16




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 Re: want to convert Mc Farmall230 to 12 Volts in reply to skeeter195, 02-03-2005 17:25:49  
skeeter: Why ever would you want to do that for, 6 volts properly maintained will start any 4 cylinder gas Farmall built before 1958 at temperatures as low as -40.

Now if your problem is charging, install a better charging system. Those old generators are history. Alternators are available in either 6 or 12 volt. You ask where? Go to your favourite search engine, type in, "6 volt alternators", and see what you get. Just replace your generator with an alternator, no need to change anything else.

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Novel Idea Guy

02-04-2005 05:41:23




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 Re: want to convert Mc Farmall230 to 12 Volts in reply to Hugh MacKay, 02-03-2005 21:31:16  
...and on a 230, it's a no-brainer! The generator is out in the open on the left side of the engine. I've seen many a C, Super C, 200, and 230 with an alternator bolted on in place of the generator. Looks perfectly natural.



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Hugh MacKay

02-04-2005 06:16:17




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 Re: want to convert Mc Farmall230 to 12 Volts in reply to Novel Idea Guy, 02-04-2005 05:41:23  
That's right, all those tractors with C-113 and C-123 engines, very easy change. I really have no preference 6 volt or 12, but alternator is the way to go.

I have actually been quite pleased with my Super A and 6 volt alternator. Didn't need to change lights, coil and or resistor, etc. Just switch to neg ground, mount the alternator and devise a system to excite alternator. I use 2 wire with a push button type starter switch for exciting alternator. All I need do is hit that button after tractor starts, have it mounted just under lights fuse.

Mounting alternator on C-113 or C-123, shape of engine casting is such that using a dual pulley on alternator from older V8 GM products, gives a bit easier mount. Use the outer pulley, allows you to tuck that alternator in closer to block, as well as down from hood.

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JOSSETTE

02-03-2005 18:56:32




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 Re: want to convert Mc Farmall230 to 12 Volts in reply to skeeter195, 02-03-2005 17:25:49  
what does the tractor do that it doesnt start?? may not be in the starting units!!!



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