Posted by Ron-MO on November 27, 2008 at 05:15:26 from (98.20.246.132):
In Reply to: 6V starter in cold weather posted by 1942 A doesn't like cold on November 26, 2008 at 14:20:23:
I have another place to check....make sure your starter to block surfaces are clean. If you think about it that is yet another path to ground for your circuit (starter). I had a couple of 6 volt tractors that gave me fits for years. Cleaned all the contacts including the starter to block surface, put on new cables (std automotive 6 guage) and now start easily down to around zero on 6 volt even with the 6 guage cables. Like others have said, just because a cable looks fine does not mean there is a problem hidden under the insulation. No doubt the heavy cables work, but if you have a good battery, good starter, clean bright connections, and good cables 6 volt system will crank in almost any weather.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Box Plow Blues - by Tom Schwarz. One of the first implements most tractor owners obtain is the box plow. For very little money, this piece of equipment promises to plow and flatten any hill or vale on your ranch road or farm. At least that's what I thought! As simple as a box plow appears, it can be rather challenging to make work correctly. In our sandy soils of Florida, traction is king. You can never have wide enough tires or heavy enough weights to get all the traction you want … unless you own a monster tractor. U
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Oliver 550 Diesel runs like a watch three point hitch pto engine gone threw about two hundred hours ago nice clean tractor
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.