[Farmall] Converting to 12 v system on Cub

[John Hall]

Never to old to learn new tricks. We completely rebuilt the engine in dad's 
Cub. Unfortunately it never would crank satisfactory. We changed timing , 
swapped mags, carbs etc. Finally we got a new/rebuilt starter and no more 
cranking problems. Even though the old one appeared to work OK it just 
didn't snap the engine through fast enough to crank---especially when hot.
  I've got to say this is about the closest we ever came to converting one 
over to 12V. Fortunately we are too stubborn to concede and let the machine 
win.


That said, if converting is you hearts desire, I've seen several 
conversions. Some look almost original they are so neat and some look like 
something from "junkyard wars". I think a lot of the conversions that are 
butcher jobs are a result from using whatever parts you have lying around at 
your shop. The neat and tidy ones are generally those that have been done 
with new parts---and by someone willing to think for 2 minutes before he 
starts cutting and welding.

Just my $.02
John Hall