Re: Convert to 12V and NOT change your headlights
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Posted by Dave Richards on July 30, 1998 at 15:43:16:
In Reply to: Convert to 12V and NOT change your headlights posted by John Strauss on July 30, 1998 at 11:09:33:
: If you want to cut some costs when you convert your 6V tractor to 12V, you can keep the 6V headlights by wiring them in series. 6V + 6V = 12V. The only drawback is if one headlight burns out they both go out. But it will save you the cost of two new headlights and the heartache of trashing 2 perfecly good headlights. Be careful, in a series setup, the wiring will have to handle twice the current it was designed for. Chances are the good old boys that built tractors in the 6 volt days just used large wires rather than calculate the exact gauge necessary for the headlight and nothing more like in todays cars. If you try this proceedure, keep track of the temperature of the light circuit wires by touch every so often. Let's see, two new 12v bulbs at $4.99 each vs. burnt wiring and maybe even a scortched paint job. Could be a toss up if you are good with a paint gun. Seriously, this technique will work but since you have to rewire, replace all of it back to the light switch and the battery. Dave
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