Re: [Chrysler300] 1955 300

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I have 3 Ford 8-N's (non-running, wanna project?) and a 2-N. I used the 2-N a lot around the place box blading and just riding for fun. 
I always had to jump start it, as the 6 volt just didn't do it. I had 8 volts for a while and that helped.
Finally Rene Kroger told me he had very large tractors starting in the worst of winter with 6 volts so we looked further. 
After cleaning every connection, including the starter mounting face, it starts up just fine with 6 volts.
Bigger cables will help, but clean terminals is the answer.
Ray

On Dec 20, 2011, at 4:41 PM, jlsavard@xxxxxxx wrote:

I have an old Ford Tractor that is 6 volt. The battery needed replacing 
recently, and having heard about 8 volt batteries, I bought one. I thought 
that it was a simple drop-in replacement.

Only after the purchase did I find that to make the 8 volt work, I'd need 
to readjust the voltage regulator to make 8 volts, or the system wouldn't 
function properly. At one point, my regulator was buzzing like a doorbell 
from the uneven voltage. Voltmeters and other equipment are needed to reset 
the points. I decided that it just wasn't worth the trouble, and went back 
to 6 volts. Happily, the dealer exchanged batteries for me, no cost.

When the 6 volt system fails next time, I'll convert to a 12 volt 
conversion, using a single wire alternator from GM. Those conversion kits (For a 
tractor) cost around $150 or so. Of course, I'll still have to convert the 
lighting, and that is lots harder on a car.

Joe Savard
Lake Orion, Michigan



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