Re: 140 IHC, Conversion kit

Posted by Hugh MacKay on May 18, 2006 at 18:50:29 from (209.226.106.67):

In Reply to: 140 IHC, Conversion kit posted by Gerald Hochberg on May 18, 2006 at 16:22:14:

Gerald: I have converted 3 offset Farmalls to alternator charging, namely Super A, 130 and 140. The most trouble free has been my 6 volt Super A, yes an alternator and it's 6 volt.

Most people tend to think 12 volts will give better starting, just not so. Properly cared for either 6 or 12 volt will work equally well on gas engines under 300 cubic inches. When it comes to charging, now that is another matter. The alternator is far superior to a generator. An alternator is also much cheaper to replace or repair.

I converted my Super A to 6 volt alternator in 1993, at the time I installed a new battery. I have now in 2006 just replaced that battery. 13 years with many starts in Canadian winters, yes as cold as -30F. My 130 and 140 would be 6 volt alternator as well if it were not for that fact I operate 12 volt motors with them.

If you go 6 volt, you don't need any kit as all you need is the 6 volt alternator, and change the battery to neg. ground. I use 2 wire system and have a push button starter type switch for exciting the alternator after the tractor starts. If you want to know more send me an e mail.

By the way, I once started my 6 volt Farmall 300 at -40F, no starting aids of any kind were used.

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