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Re: Re: Re: Re: Farmall M - 12 V conversion
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Posted by Dexter on December 31, 1998 at 14:43:23:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Farmall M - 12 V conversion posted by Bob seND on December 22, 1998 at 19:39:29:
I have a 400w with a gas engine. During the winter, where I live, the temperature can drop to minus 45 degrees celcius (about minus 50 degrees farenheit). I installed a circulating water heater by running a line from the bottom drain of the radiator to a side port on the engine block (the inline heater is attached in between. I have no trouble starting the engine under such extremes if it is plugged in (getting the hydraulics to cooperate is another story!).
I have some problems with my conversion to a twelve volt system. I changed the coil to a 12 volt, got a 12 volt generator, put in a 12 volt voltage regulator, but after a while of using it the tractor began to run progressively worse. It would miss and backfire when I opened the throttle or had it working under load. I could operate it fairly well at low idle. I replaced the plugs, put in a new rotor, new distributor cap, and new plug and coil wires. I checked the gap in the points and gave it a try. Same problem. I disconnected the wires to the generator... end of problem. What's wrong and what can I do to remedy the situation. A friend suggested replacing the generator with a Delco alternator as it has a built in regulator. Has anyone else done the same with good success?
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