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Re: 300 farmall battery problem
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Posted by ltf in nc on July 05, 1999 at 05:16:58 from (206.228.213.159):
In Reply to: 300 farmall battery problem posted by TLO on July 04, 1999 at 20:23:53:
The problem you described is common with tractors that have been converted to 12 volts. Often shortcuts are taken and there is a path for voltage created with the wiring,regulator,switch,faulty components,etc. Most of the time it is the circuit that allows the exciter voltage to the alternator and usually it takes longer than overnight on a good battery for the system to discharge. Many autos have a problem but since they are driven frequently the operator does not realize the problem exist. As tractor sit unused for longer periods the problem is much more obvious. The easiest and somewhat safest fix is to get a battery disconnect such as is used on antique autos. This device mounts on the battery post and has a knob that needs only to be rotated (loosened) to disconnect the battery. This would eliminate having to take the cable off and it also reduces the chance of fire on the machine. Additionally, since the knob is only loose a potential thief would be hindered from starting the tractor unless he had knowledge of how the disconnect device works. If this is not how you want to address the fix, repost and I will assist you in trouble shooting your system.
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