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08-28-2007 13:05:10

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getting ready to install 6 volt battery on my A. Will make it positive ground. There has been some talk about heavy cables. Battery will operate lights and starter only. Recommendations please

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Deamer1

08-30-2007 05:59:58

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to flashback, 08-28-2007 13:05:10

I ordered OEM from the local IH dealer. They weren"t too bad in price, and they fit the tractor as they should. Looks good and works good.

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Ron in Nebr

08-28-2007 21:44:39

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to flashback, 08-28-2007 13:05:10

Check out some of your irrigation engine places or over the road truck shops to maybe find the heavy cables.

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teddy52food

08-29-2007 07:10:56

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to Ron in Nebr, 08-28-2007 21:44:39

Also the welding shops (suppliers) may have it in bulk.

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CNKS

08-28-2007 18:25:19

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to flashback, 08-28-2007 13:05:10

My Super A has 6 gauge -- it works fine, it does not take much to turn that engine over. The H engine-up is a different story. In my area anything larger has to be ordered, I can't just go down and buy a cable at the local parts place. Of course I never plan ahead, either.

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CityBoy-McCoy

08-28-2007 16:46:14

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to flashback, 08-28-2007 13:05:10

"Double ought; worry not."

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Gauger

08-28-2007 16:38:54

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to flashback, 08-28-2007 13:05:10

Jonh T knows of what he speaks, less voltage more amperage = 00

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55 50

08-28-2007 21:15:52

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to Gauger, 08-28-2007 16:38:54

Ah - - - Make that less voltage DROP, more amperage = 00!!!! Or better yet, less voltage DROP IN THE CABLES which means more voltage at the starter.

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John T

08-28-2007 16:36:26

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to flashback, 08-28-2007 13:05:10

I will toss in yet another recommendation and confirmation of that below ALWAYS USE 00 GAUGE BATTERY CABLES ON SIX VOLT SYSTEMS. Youre only starting with 6 volts in the first place and the less voltage drop n heat n energy you waste in the cables the more available at the starter..... ..... PERIOD Its not as important on a lil A or B or Cub etc., but on an H some and ESPECIALY AN M, bigger is definitely better.

John T

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El Toro

08-28-2007 13:35:52

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to flashback, 08-28-2007 13:05:10

I would use the 00 cables. Hal

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Harold H

08-28-2007 13:19:11

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to flashback, 08-28-2007 13:05:10

Six volt system should be positive ground. I would recommend you use 1 gage cables. You can get away with 2 gage but 1 gage are better.

Harold H

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rustyfarmall

08-28-2007 13:16:28

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Re: 6 volt battery cables in reply to flashback, 08-28-2007 13:05:10

Six volt battery cables need to be on #1 guage or even better #0 guage, and if you can find #00, even better.

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