6 Volt, Reverse Grounded?!?
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Posted by Tommy D. on September 25, 1998 at 08:03:43:
I am restoring a '64 Ford 4000, 4 cyl. gas tractor. Installed a new battery last night. "Pucker Factor"
was high as I have never attached the positive post of
a battery to a ground wire before. I have a couple of questions if anyone can help:
1. How many cranking amps are required? This new battery
will barely turn the motor over. It could be a battery
which has been on the shelf a while, I guess. Voltage
tester reads over 6 volts, however. Ford Repair Manual
does not mention minimum cranking amps. 2. How would you jump start this backwards grounded
system? I have a lawn mover which is 6 volts also, but
should I attach + to +, - to frame, or vice versa? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely,
Tommy D....
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