[AJD] '49 AR

Ethridge, David E david.e.ethridge at lmco.com
Mon Nov 15 05:29:28 PST 2004


Gary,you can use a 12v jumper battery. My model 40  is 6 volt pos.
ground. Just hook up your cables opposite from normal.[pos.from 12v to
ground]  

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[mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
Of Gary Epps
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 11:21 PM
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Subject: [AJD] '49 AR

Hi All,

I tried to start the AR yesterday with a new 6 volt battery with no
luck.
It turned over very slowly and when it came up on compression it just
couldn't turn it all the way through.  I'm going back too many years to
remember accurately about six volt systems.  I do remember jump starting
6 volt cars with 12 volts, but I think they were all neg. ground.  Is
there a problem with jump starting  a 6 volt positive ground with a 12
volt neg.
ground system?  I am thinking of just connecting the jumper cables to he
starter and ground, but do I connect the positive jumper cable from the
truck to the ground or the tractor starter?

I can also use the battery charger, I guess it might be safer, instead
of the truck.  Either way does the different polarity create a problem
for me?

Thanks for the collective imput,

Gary
In the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri in the south central part of
the USA, where both life and I move slowly.


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