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1958 ford 821

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Samuel J. Gerri

12-13-2000 20:08:02




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I resored this tractor and it runs great, the problem is it's a hard starter. It's the original 6volt system, would converting it to 12volt be a good option? If so, how do I convert it without damaging anthing electrically? I know that when I jump start with a truck or car it turns over much faster & starts easier.




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mike

12-14-2000 14:50:03




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 Re: 1958 ford 821 in reply to Samuel J. Gerrits, 12-13-2000 20:08:02  
Keep it 6v. My 850 starts every time in winter here in Canada (using 15w40 oil since the 70's). Have always kept battery connections clean and proper level of water in it (believe it or not, this battery is 15 years old and only now it is slowing a bit while cranking). Only problems were those garbage Champion plugs, they should just recomend a hotter plug instead what they normally recomend!



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sam

12-17-2000 19:43:07




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 Re: Re: 1958 ford 821 in reply to mike, 12-14-2000 14:50:03  
hey mike, what would reccomend as hotter plugs, that may help, let me know



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Jim.UT

12-13-2000 20:45:34




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 Re: 1958 ford 821 in reply to Samuel J. Gerrits, 12-13-2000 20:08:02  
You will get many opinions about the relative merits of converting vs keeping it original. The most often heard complaint about converting is that it's just a way to mask other electrical problems...that a properly maintained 6V system will work just fine. With 6V you have to pay attention to your connections (bright shiny clean) and cable size (big fat cables, not skinny cables like you'd find on a car....think about as thick as your thumb). Seems like a lot of electrical problems posted here are related to 12V conversions gone awry. I'm still 6V on my 850 in snowy cold country. Don't intend to convert, but to each his own.

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ken in wisconsin

12-14-2000 06:40:35




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 Re: Re: 1958 ford 821 in reply to Jim.UT, 12-13-2000 20:45:34  
I think Jim is right on the money. My 860 is still 6 volt, and I was very surprised how much better it started once I cleaned and tightened all of the electrical connections. No, it does not crank over like a 12 volt auto, but if it cranks over, it usually starts, and you already know where I live!



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