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Allan in NE

02-07-2005 12:33:04

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Okay,

I've decided to put two of those gargantuan 12 volt John Deere batteries wired in parallel in my 966 because the local red mech recommended it.

He says they last forever and provide far superior cranking in cold temps than do the two 6 volt batteries wired in series.

I told him that as long as the tractor was under his roof, he was to consider it his own personal tractor and treat it as such.

Is this considered treason? :>(

Allan

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Gordo

02-08-2005 07:53:36

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

I would only do this if they are half the money of the two 6's. My 966 fires after about three revolutions, sitting outside down to 15 degree F. Below that I use the indoor tractor. Those two 6 volt IHC batteries do just fine at that temp. Where do you plan on going to get to minus double digit temps? You may be embarking up the road to future problems in the other areas of your electrical system. IHC paid their engineers good salaries to design a good product. If it ain't broke , don't fix it!

Gordo

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John A.

02-07-2005 20:18:47

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

Allan How and where are you going to mount these two batterys? Any pics of prototypes on others they have done.
Later,
John A.

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Allan in NE

02-08-2005 06:38:26

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to John A., 02-07-2005 20:18:47

Hi John,

They build 'em just like the IH ones, so will be mounted the same as those old 6 volt guys.

Allan

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John A.

02-08-2005 07:53:31

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-08-2005 06:38:26

Allan, Are there any other changes in this conversions. I will admit that I do need to keep my batts charged up to spin the engine so it starts right up. Any other info would be greatly appreciated.
Later,
John A.

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caseyc

02-07-2005 14:36:07

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

them there batteries only in the 6 volt version been startin' your 766 for the last 9 years and their still going strong. growing up back in WI that's all we had in any tractor.

casey in SD

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Allan in NE

02-07-2005 14:44:01

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to caseyc, 02-07-2005 14:36:07

That ain't the half of it.

Wait 'til you see what I'm going to do to this black stripe color scheme. It's gonna bring tears to your eyes and a pout to your lower lip. :>(

Allan

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02-07-2005 14:35:12

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

Allan,
Last time we put a set of John Deere batteries in the same shed with our IHs, had a pretty big fight out there. My M kept kicking that set of batteries out the door when I turned my head. :>)
Hope your 966 does not get sick at his stomach. Other than that a battery is a battery.
Jim

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JOSSETTE

02-07-2005 13:48:17

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

the 6 volt will work just fine if you put a block heater in it. easier on the whole kit and kabutal. 2 = 12 volt will spin it faster and longer but a block heater is well worth the money
my 5 cents

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Allan in NE

02-07-2005 13:53:48

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to JOSSETTE, 02-07-2005 13:48:17

Yes Sir,

I know. Block heaters are a matter of course out here in this country.

I don't think the dealers even order a new tractor without the heaters. Last one I saw without a heater was a 656, which received a tank heater.

Allan

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the tractor vet

02-07-2005 13:07:10

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

Now if ya want some butt kicken starten the install 4 Optium 6 volts heck just two of them will start it but add 4 just might throw the starter out on the ground. We used just two of them on the MM GBD when we built it for pullen and it had almost 800 cu.in with real high comp like 16 to one we needed to shave weight off everywhere and that was one place that it is had to shave weight and still have enough for starting if ya just happen to kill it on the track.

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Doug in OR

02-07-2005 20:01:07

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to the tractor vet, 02-07-2005 13:07:10

Optima.. thems are Optima batteries. The specs do look good on them, though. Especially the 6 volt ones. I'm getting a smaller 12 volt one for my car, but can't afford to pay for it until my home equity loan is approved.

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Andy Martin

02-07-2005 12:59:22

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

I look at it this way, a battery is a consumable, and John Deere makes consumable tractors, so they should know what they are dealing with. The battery will think it's died and gone to heaven.

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Hugh MacKay

02-07-2005 12:48:17

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

Allan: I can confirm that a John Deere will start better with those batteries. I always gave the credit to the Deere as it fired up so much quicker on those cold mornings. Whether those batteries will have the same effect on a 66 series Farmall is quite another matter. I'll put on my green, red and yellow hat and think about that one.

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CNKS

02-07-2005 12:41:38

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

You have to paint the starter green, but JD doesn't make the batteries anyway. The guy that did my 460 rocker arms has a 560D, he has a couple of the 12 volt optima batteries, claims it is 24 volt using a 12 volt starter and solenoid, then it operates on 12 volts -- post on this a few days ago, what he said may contradict part of that post, I plead ignorance. In other words you should be fine.

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GWT

02-07-2005 12:40:19

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Re: Crossing the Line? in reply to Allan in NE, 02-07-2005 12:33:04

Yeah, his tractor your money!
Should be pretty sweet when it's done.

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