Machines | 6 to 12 volt on Farmall
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Convert your 6 volt antique Farmall tractor to a 12 volt system with this easy to follow step by step video tutorial. Watch as Rachel from our #WrenchingwithRachel series completes another tractor project complete with helpful tips.
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Great video!
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nice video!, two points, you didnt mention the starter motor, not being problematic becouse its a series motor, working safe on the higher voltage, and second, in the video its stated the 14, 6 volt is very good, in fact its not, its above the gassing voltage from the battery, being 14,4 volts max.(to high adjusted voltage regulator, build in the alternator.)
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In my opinion, I think this lady and these videos are amazing. I grew up on the farm in NE Iowa in the 60s and my dad restored JD tractors until they were all auctioned off around 2005 before his death. My point is that I appreciate the level knowledge she has. Doing a task is one thing, but doing it and narrating every detail while it is being done is some real talent. I'll bet she has a great work ethic. What a great representative for your company. A great future ahead for this lady. Wow.
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what about starter solenoid it has works from switch on trans posative ground
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Very well articulated video wish you also worked on 1950 Chrysler conversion !
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do you change the battery?
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Great American Gal!!!!!
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I really wish y'all would do a 6v to 12v conversion on a 8N or do a video showing a 12v wiring diagram from alternator to solenoid to the ignition.Ive got a 6v on my 8n and want the 12v system instead.
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Did she go to tractor school?
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that alternator is too close to the engine.
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I'm all for converting to 12 volt. Have done several over the years. But, found out from an old timer what the biggest problem is, with most of the 6 volt systems that are still in existence. Often, due to the age of the tractors, wiring has been replaced. Most of this isn't a problem, but the battery cables tend to be replaced with cables that are too small, because there simply aren't any 6 volt cables left on parts shelves. When you think battery cable, about the biggest around these days are 4 gauge.
What this old gent taught me, is that they need to be much larger. Think welding lead....
I didn't believe it either, until I was working on a 54 Farmall M for a guy, and this old guy was one of the regulars that would stop by. The guy I was doing the work for, had the typical complaints that you would hear about a 6 volt system.... Sure enough, when you correct that wire size things work much better. And instead of doing a conversion on that tractor, its still running on 6 volt many years later.... Just something to think about.... -
This was a VERY enjoyable and educational video to watch. Thank you for doing such a good job with excellent communication. One question......So the starter does NOT have to be changed as well?? Is it okay to put the 12v to the original 6v starter??
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I thought she was going to start swearing when she was wrestling with that generator ! I know I would have!
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One of my tractors is a 1948 John Deere model B, serial number above 201000. Does Steiner have a conversion to 12 volt?
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Do you not need have to have a ballast resistor on your tractor before the magneto?
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So I'm pretty new to this but would it be proper to start out restoring my H with a conversion kit? I'm pretty sure the conversion would have to be after I'm done restoring it fully
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I'm in love!
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Beautiful woman working on a tractor, I'm in love... Lol. No but for real, you are very informative
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Excellent video. Thanks
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is there a reason you went with another ammeter? I would just throw a voltmeter on it instead. Way easier to mess on a one wire system, from scratch anyway. I suppose if the wires are already there, then the ammeter is the same ease