headlight bulbs

BobCD · May 26, 2008

I have a SA and when I bought it the tractor had a 8 volt battery, the guy I bought it from said he burns out the headlight bulbs because they were 6v bulbs, is there such a thing as 8v or 12v bulbs?

Joe Kimbriel · May 26, 2008

There are 12 volt bulbs, don't know about 8 volters though. Running 12 volt lamps on 8 volts wouldn't very bright or briliant.

Bob · May 26, 2008

There USED to be 8-Volt automotive bulbs available, I don't know where you'd get them nowadays, but a 'net search would probably turn up some.

That being said, an "A" will start just fine on 6-Volts, if the starter is in good condition, the battery cables are BEEFY and CLEAN, and the battery is good. Saves the need for any "special stuff".

dave guest · May 26, 2008

Get a voltmeter and see what you are putting out. Maybe it is rewired 12 volt and somebody just stuck in a 8 volt batt. I have used 8 volt batt and never burned out a single bulb. They were 6 volt bulbs, too.

dave guest · May 26, 2008

Get a voltmeter and see what you are putting out. Maybe it is rewired 12 volt and somebody just stuck in a 8 volt batt. I have used 8 volt batt and never burned out a single bulb. They were 6 volt bulbs, too.

BobCD · May 27, 2008

Thanks for your input guys, I put in 6 volt bulbs and the lights work, but blowing fuses?
My volt meter is busted for now.

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