Posted by LRRifleman on May 27, 2012 at 15:12:56 from (108.117.4.46):
Hello!
I have a 1958 International 340 Utility that was converted to 12 volt by a previous owner. After having the engine checked due to starting difficulty. I was told that both the starter and the voltage regulator were "fried". Fortunately, my local (agricultural) Case dealer can get the parts I need at a reasonable price. However, being on pension and disability, I want to do the work I am capable of by myself, so I can avoid the estimated $500 labor expense to replace the starter and voltage regulator!
When I spoke with the people in parts, I was told when the conversion was done (if it was done properly), the starter should have been rewound for a 12 volt system, and the ground polarity reversed, from a negative ground to a positive ground.
What should I look for on my tractor to confirm that the ground was switched from a negative ground to a positive ground? Is it as simple as tracing the positive lead from the battery to the ground point on the chasis?
Any and all constructive advice would be vastly appreciated!
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