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Ron..... ...there is NOTHING WRONG with a correctly converted N-tractor to 12 volts. Problem there is too many shadetree electrics that are challenged by the idea of doing it like the instructions and think they know better. (they don't) Problem with the deceptively simple 1-wire 12 volt alternator conversion, it generally doesn't start charging until over 2000 rpms and your N-rpms max out at 2500. Once it starts charging, it will charge at 450 rpm idle. The more sophisticated 3-wire alternator will start charging at idle BUT without the correct decoupling devices, you won't be able to turn off your engine because the alternator backfeeds 12 volts to the ignition coil. I know of 7-ways to prevent that problem, depends upon how electrical knowledgeable you are which works for you. Then you have to deal with the ignition coil. Frontmount, my advice is get a real 12 volt coil AND USE a 1/2 ohm 10 watt resistor from radio shack. Sidemount, get a real 12 volt "hot-rod" ignition coil and use NO RESISTOR. Remember, alternators solid state stuff requires negative ground but 6 volt starters and solenoids don't care. Ammeter does care. Headlights gotta be 12 volts but don't care about ground. I am a 12 volt advocate for the right reasons, that said, I haven't found the right reason for my eazy starting 6 volt 8N, and I know how to do it right. Sound like you have some "right reasons" to convert. I would encourage you to do it right, follow the instructions, and if you are electrically challenged, get your local gradeschool nerd to do it (grin). Or pay a qualified tractor mechanic that really knows what he is doing..... .....Dell
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