[AT] 12-volt conversion

[Dick Day]

Steve, thanks for the reply.

As I said, it's for a buddy.  This B is basically pimped out with chrome 
"everything".

Would a '43 B have a solenoid?

Again, thanks for the info!

Dick


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve W." <falcon at telenet.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 9:44 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] 12-volt conversion


> Dick Day wrote:
>> Can anyone give me (for a buddy) some pointers on doing a 6 to 12-volt
>> conversion on a '43 JD, electric-start B?
>>
>> What exactly will need to be changed besides adding an alternator?  Any
>> favorite brand/types of alternators you would suggest?
>>
>> Any websites that you know of that give detailed instructions?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Dick Day
>>
>> DDSS, Inc.
>> Software For County Government
>> 83712 552nd Avenue
>> Norfolk, NE  68701
>>
>> 402-379-1606
>>
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>
> My only question is WHY?
>
> As long as you use the proper battery cables and have the regulator set
> to charge properly that 6 volt system will work fine.
>
> If you really want to do the conversion, You will need the alternator,
> regulator, light bulbs, and coil (if it has a battery ignition), and a
> different starter solenoid.
>
> Ammeter, starter, switch, and other switches will be fine.
>
> -- 
> Steve W.
> Near Cooperstown, New York
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