[AT] 12-volt conversion

[Robert L. Holtzer]

I used a 1961 Ford 12v generator with voltage regulator on my 47 
B.  Changed lights to 12v.  6v starter has done very well and really 
turns over!  Used a medium duty 12v battery negative ground -- fits 
under the seat just fine.  With the magneto, no ignition changes needed.

To do it over again, I'd suggest a single wire GM alternator -- I 
used one from a Buick on my Farmall MD.  The JD B might require some 
pulley changing to get sufficient alternator rpm to kick into charging.

Bob Holtzer

At 06:41 PM 12/5/2008, you 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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