Posted by rhtx55 on July 21, 2012 at 21:29:01 from (207.119.61.27):
In Reply to: Super C question posted by Brett Helmkamp on July 21, 2012 at 14:50:54:
You might consider using 10 ga wire on any wire you replace, this will offer less resistance on a 6 volt system, fewer problems down the road.
Some may find the smaller battery cables will do, but on a 6 volt system the less resistance the better, hence the larger copper "double ought" battery cables. Use a voltmeter & check the generator output when running, get the battery charged fully, then start trouble shooting the charging system. The generator & starter are easily rebuilt, but finding the man with enough experience to rebuild them correctly can sometimes take a bit of research, usually new brushes & bearings in the genny, new brushes & bearings & starter drive for the starter, and you will be good to go. Do not pitch your original voltage regulator, use a replacement to "get it going", if your research some vintage car websites they will explain how to properly clean the contacts, set the air gaps & get you old voltage regulator working as it should. Not much ever goes wrong with them, they usually burn the contacts & quit making connections to keep the battery charged without over charging.
The charging systems on these tractors were designed with daily use in mind, it is much harder on them to just sit. A battery tender is a good idea, it uses a low "trickle charge" to keep the battery amperage up.
The trick is not to let the battery get so low it loses the ability to recharge properly. I usually charge mine up with one every two to three weeks of just sitting. It sometimes takes it overnight to charge fully.
Keeping the engine tuned to start right up after a turn or two helps immensely, proper carb & ignition timing go a lot further in having one start quickly without putting such a strain on the battery or starter.
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