Charging question for Bob M

Posted by JohnG(TX) on January 03, 2006 at 11:23:46 from (216.136.20.34):

I have a 1942 M that has the 4" overbore and pop-up pistons, and an 8060 gasoline head. I currently have a 12v battery with no charging system. I just recharge the battery when it gets low. When I got it, the tractor had the 6-volt generator installed, but not hooked up. I was wondering if I hook the generator up like factory and use the high/low charging switch, will the generator charge at 12v since the field is excited at 12v?

Next question, will 6v work on this engine setup, or is 12v required for turning it over? It is very dificult to hand crank in its current situation.

I would like to maintain the original appearance of the generator, but I am considering using an alternator to get 12v. I have heard that a 6v generator will charge at 12v, but at less current (same power output). I currently do not have lights or distributor, magneto only, so the charging system will only have to recharge from the starting draw. Can I get away with a 12v regulator inplace of the 6v?

Lastly, is there a 12v Delco generator that will fit inplace of the 6V (mounting locations and shaft length)? How much would it cost (roughly) to have my 6v converted top a 12v by an electric shop?

I want to put lights on it later, but will probably use LED bulbs since they will draw less current. I don't intend to do much night work since it is just a 'utility' tractor, not used for farming.

JG

Replies:

• Re: Charging question for Bob M John T 15:05:38 01/03/06 (0)
• Re: Charging question for Bob M MI Mark 12:06:06 01/03/06 (0)
• Re: Charging question for Bob M Bob M 12:02:53 01/03/06 (0)
• Re: Charging question for Bob M Janicholson 11:32:59 01/03/06 (0)

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