Re: 1949 H starter

Posted by captaink on February 10, 2005 at 09:58:13 from (66.115.214.56):

In Reply to: 1949 H starter posted by Ronald Jones on February 07, 2005 at 23:01:57:

I have to throw in my 2 cents. A 6-volt starter will hold up just fine. I have an M that was converted 20 years ago. It usually sits outside in the cold in winter (down to -25 F some winters). I replaced the starter once in that time, and it was my everyday loader tractor. I don’t baby the starter, nor do I abuse it, actually I think 12 volts is easier on it than a poor 6-volt system. Here’s why I think this way:

There is an equation in electricity that states: watts (electrical power) = volts (push) X amps (current flow)

For example if you have a 700 Cold Cranking Amp 6-volt battery and 100% of it goes to the starter you will get 4200 watts of electrical power. (Remember how hot your 1500 watt toaster gets) Now, to achieve 4200 watts of electrical power with 12 volts, you only need 350 amps. The lower current flow makes the 12-volt system more forgiving on poor connections etc. Your H will take a certain amount of power (watts) to turn over (depending on temperature) regardless of 6 or 12 volts, so the actual power consumption of the starter will be the same. If you follow good starting practices (10 seconds run, 1 minute rest) you won’t hurt that 6-volt starter.

The jaming mentioned in another post is not because of 12 volts, it is either a bad ring or bendix gear.

Follow Ups:

• Re: 1949 H starter Ronald Jones 23:28:57 02/10/05 (1)
  • Re: 1949 H starter captaink 06:47:36 02/11/05 (0)

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