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ray tasch (Fl)

10-07-1998 11:38:25

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I am relatively new to this board. I notice one major problem that keeps surfacing is that of electrical problems with 6 Volt positive ground systems. I have read a lot of advice on this board, most of it I think is good, but the issue of correct size battery cables has not been mentioned. Possibly in the archives someone has addressed this issue but it looks like it is time to mention it again. Most battery cables you can buy in your local parts houses are designed for 12 Volts. Man in the parts house does not know the difference. "If it reaches, it will work". Wrong! It may work but not effeciently. They are much lighter gauge than is needed on a 6 volt system. Very basic rules say that with a 6 volt system you have half the voltage, therefore, you need twice the current flow, hence, the larger cables are needed. I would suggest that anyone having problems with a 6 volt system look at their cable size before looking anywhere else. Heavier gauge cables are available. Enjoy your "seat time". Hope this helps.

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tiripsis

05-31-2000 01:38:19

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ltf in nc

05-30-2000 20:13:27

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Re: post drivers in reply to Joel in IL, 05-30-2000 10:03:37

There are some older post drivers that work off the PTO. They were made by Shaver and use a mechanical means to raise the weight. They typically sell for less than the hydraulic units.

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hey busdriver

05-30-2000 23:18:19

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Re: Re: My Tractor in reply to hey busdriver, 05-30-2000 23:15:07

try this

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dave#1

05-31-2000 03:51:17

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Re: Finish Mower in reply to Joe, 05-30-2000 06:24:41

Joe,

Not sure about the Ford mower but I just removed the blades on my C.T. 6' mower and it has right hand thread. You'll love your mower, they do a nice job and cut down on mowing time, be sure you have a over running coupler.

later,dave

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BIGDOG

05-31-2000 14:54:21

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Re: Finish Mower in reply to Joe, 05-30-2000 06:24:41

JUST BAOUGHT A 5' FINSIH MOWER AND USED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS WEEKEND. WORKED GREAT!!!I THINK IT WAS A LITTLE HARD ON MY 47' 2N, BUT TONIGHT I PLAN ON REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS AN SOME GENERAL TUNE UP DUTIES AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT TIME I MOW. IT LAYS THE GRASS DOWN JUST LIKE A PUSH MOWER.

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Dell (WA)

10-07-1998 16:33:30

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Re: Re: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS in reply to gary hogsten, 10-07-1998 13:26:04

Gary.....

I suspect you tapped into a wire that goes nowhere unless you got a broken meter movement.

To check: use a voltmeter and measure from eather meter terminal to ground. If you don't have a meter, get one they're cheep. Until then, create a circuit tester of of a good taillight bulb and some wires.

If the meter/checker reads/glows on one terminal, does it do it on the other terminal? If yes, bad meter guts. If not, hooked into wire that goes nowhere. This assumes that your tractor starts and runs.

And for goodness sakes, do it right. Put some good terminal lugs on the wires going to the ampmeter. If you don't, you will start to have all sorts of problems trying to get your N tractor to start and battery charged..... ....Dell

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Tyler(WA)

10-07-1998 12:00:51

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Re: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS in reply to ray tasch (Fl), 10-07-1998 11:38:25

Good advise.

Another point is that dirty contacts cause a lot of trouble with 12v systems this time of year. Dirty contacts cause even MORE trouble with 6v systems. Contacts need not look furry to be seriously attenuating current flow. Keep them clean and greased. The application of heavy grease to electrical cable contact surfaces will help them to remain air tight and corrosion free. A going over of these areas now will keep you in your seat during the winter months.

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