Re: 6 volt systems

Posted by Fred OH on December 12, 2003 at 09:33:21 from (38.119.141.143):

In Reply to: 6 volt systems posted by abane on December 11, 2003 at 10:26:17:

Why do most novice tractor buffs want to change over theirs to 12 volts when the 6 isn't working properly? I think mainly their elders tell them that it is better...or they go to where they sell them at and find that a rebuilt 6 volt generator costs $125 and they can get a newly rebuilt alternator at the local auto parts store for $39.95, Cheaper, huh? But...then theres the new fanbelt, bracket(s), a new battery, 3 new sealed beam lights, coil and condensor(or resistors), and dash light bulbs to replace (if equipped), and the risk of burning the starter out if it doesn't start quick enough for your son or brother in law that don't know it's a six volt starter. I've never changed over a one of mine...besides...theres a certain satisfaction to the old sound of a sixer turning over. Back years ago...they kept the engines in better tune than we do today...especially the ones that had to be hand cranked cause it had to start on one cylinder firing as you didn't turn the crank around and around...you brought it up on one cylinder compressing and gave it a push. If it got cantankerous about starting...you could park it on a hill and coast it to start it...but you got it fixed quickly. Sorry about jumping back there for so long...Fred OH

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