[AJD] 8 volt battery

[E. Thatcher]

Eight volt batteries were a common fix for six volt systems back in the 
fifities and later.  We had a Super M with M&W pistons that used an eight 
volt to help spin it over better. I found later that if one used a higher 
amperage six volt and had the correct heavy gauge cables and wires. Your 
cranking power measured in watts is determined by multiplying the volts time 
the amperage. Low volts require high amps to get the desired watts, hence 
cables have to be big and in good shape. Higher voltage systems are more 
forgiving and can use much smaller cables. Easier maintenance ad higher 
reliablility is probably why a lot of farmers converted to higher volt 
systems.

Eric Thatcher
Carrollton, IL

52 JD A