[AT] 12-volt conversion (OT)

[Howard Fleming]

I have not converted my 48 Ford 8N to 12 volt (at least not yet), but 
the only reason I have for doing it is to get better headlights out of 
the change.  Otherwise, I am very happy with the 6 volt system. 
Starting (at least so far) has never been a problem on this tractor.

Howard
www.moosebird.net



Dudley Rupert wrote:

> But, in their responses to this thread, Dean and Steve both asked the "why"
> question which I've often asked myself.  I am curious ...can those of you
> who have made the 12-volt conversion tell us the reason why you did it?  I
> think all the six-volt tractors I have were initially introduced with "hand
> starters" - i.e., crank or flywheel.  I expect these tractors to start, even
> with a half dead battery, with just a couple of turns of the flywheel.  If
> they don't I check corrosion/cables/points/etc but I've never seen a
> need/reason to convert to 12 volts.  Of course, I can understand that if
> you've added a bunch of lights or say a cab with a heater with a big blower
> motor then you may need more current generation capability and that could be
> a reason when going to a bigger generator to just go to 12 volt while you're
> at it.
> 
> Thanks -
> Dudley