DC 4

[MT RON]

I have a DC 4 with a mag,the charging system don't work and have been using a 12 volt bat. to start it.It starts so easy I don't think it would hurt the starter.A 6 volt bat. won't turn it and neither will a fully charged 8 volt bat.I'm wondering are they a 12 volt system?I think it's a 52 Model it has the heart shaped front axle mount Eagle hitch and foot clutch.I have an old Farmall M and the 8 volt whirls it real fast.Thanks for any info guys.Ron

 

[Tubacase47]

It should be a 6 volt system. I have a 1939 or 1940 DC4 that acts the same way. Where in MT are you? I'm in Great Falls.

 

[jon f mn]

They are 6v, but 12v willmspin them much better and won't hurt the starter. Mine has been 12v since the mid 80's and works fine. With the magneto it is very easy to put on a one wire alternator.

 

[MT RON]

Thanks Jon I think the 1 wire alternator is a good idea.

 

[Lazy WP]

My DC has been starting on 12 volts since the early 70s. Grandpa had a 12 generator on it, but me and generators don't get along so well. For the last 25 years it has a 12 volt battery on it, and I put the charger on it twice a year. Magneto ignition, so it doesn't take much juice.
Both my 800 and 830 have single wire alternators on them.