[AJD] Model 40 J.D.

[Kevin Smolkowski]

I use the 6 volt Optima dry cell batteries, even if they sit for
a year they don't loose much if any charge.

Quoting "Ethridge, David E" <david.e.ethridge at lmco.com>:

> I don't use this tractor very often and the battery doesn't stay
> charged. I am saving all the parts ,that I will have to remove,so the
> tractor can be restored to orginal condition at a later time. I plan to
> use this tractor for "backup" purposes and restore it in my retirement
> years.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
> Of Merle W. Johnson
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 7:58 PM
> To: Antique John Deere mailing list
> Subject: Re: [AJD] Model 40 J.D.
>
> Why change it.  The 6 volt will do well and you'll be original.  I have
> a 420 converted with the 6 volt starter and that bendix hits hard.
> Sometimes locks up.
> Merle
>
> Ethridge, David E wrote:
>
> > I am working on a model 40 {1955 vintage }  Has any one ever converted
>
> > one of these models to 12 volt?  I know the battery and coil  has to
> > be changed,along with swapping the wires on the amp. Gage.  Has anyone
>
> > fabricated an alternator mount bracket ? How about installed an
> > electronic ignition system ?  Thanks,David
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Kevin Smolkowski
John Deere Model R
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