[AT] 8-volt batteries in 6-volt tractors

[George Willer]

Right, Mike.

3 of my tractors are converted to 12 volt precisely because the original
generators and batteries were missing and the 12 volt conversion was the
most attractive alternative.  8 volts were never a remote consideration.

George Willer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sloane
> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 4:36 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] 8-volt batteries in 6-volt tractors
> 
> That is exactly my point, George. If you are using higher voltage to
> overcome a starting problem, you haven't fixed anything.
> 
> On the other hand, there are good reasons for converting a 6 volt
> tractor to 12 volts:
> 
> 1. the cost of replacing a bad generator, voltage regulator, and battery
> (more than one tractor I have bought had all three bad, and the lights
> were broken too).
> 
> 2. you need to have reliable starting in very cold weather (such as when
> a tractor is needed to clear snow) for a tractor that is kept outdoors.
> 
> 3. you need reliable bright lights for night work and need to power 12
> volt accessories (flashers for towed implements, radios, etc.).
> 
> In the case of my Ford 860 and my '55 Cub, I had all three as
> requirements, so the choice was a "no brainer".
> 
> Mike