Ignition System

[Roy Smith]

I have a 54 TO 30 that I want to switch to 12 volt. I also want to change it over to electronic ignition. So I am planning on buying the 12 volt conversion kit with the alternator, a new 12 volt coil, the electronic ignition system conversion kit for the 12 volt negative ground system. My question is have any of you bought the alternator kit on this sit and if so does it have all the brackets and wires with it you need? Also, is there anything else I will need to do this and anything in particular to keep in mind. Also the control box, am I still going to need that or is it bypassed with the 12 volt system?

 

[scott morrow]

why are you switching it just put a 8 volt battery in it and up the amps from the generator if your just looking for more cranking power. I have a 20,30, and a 35 all on 6 volt crank great even in the dead of winter

 

[scott morrow]

why are you switching it just put a 8 volt battery in it and up the amps from the generator if your just looking for more cranking power. I have a 20,30, and a 35 all on 6 volt crank great even in the dead of winter

 

[Roy Smith]

The only reason I was going to change the alternator is so I know what I have. Currently it has a generator on that is working fine. But when I got it it had a 12 volt battery in it. So i assume it is a 6 volt system but not 100 percent sure. Also, not sure about the whole positive or negative ground situation. The whole motivation behind trying to figure this out is I need a new coil and want to change the distributor over to electronic ignition and need that information to know which coil and ignition kit to get.

 

[Bob (Aust)]

Roy. Can't help you with the alternator question, but if you are installing the Pertronix Igniter system and replacing your coil, I suggest you get the Pertronix high voltage coil which puts out around 45 KV, compared to 15 KV for a normal coil. It really lights the fires - makes starting so much easier and the engine runs so smooth. I installed Pertronix Igniters and Pertronix coils in my Ferguson TEA20 and Jaguar XKE and am delighted with the improvement, never had any problems and no more troiublesome points and condensers.

The only thing you need to keep in mind is never reverse battery polarity as you may fry the Igniter unit.

Bob in Oz
'53 TEA20

 

[Richard L]

If you have headlights the number on the back of the light will let the parts guys at the parts stores let you know what you have. If no lights the regulator will do the same thing.

 

[John (UK)]

If you look at the Generator body it will be stamped in what it is (6v or 12v)together with the year it was made if you look closely. It should be wired positive to ground unless you change to an Alternator. The Alternator kits don't usually come with the wiring for the tractor, you make up your own. The Alternator will fit a lot of tractors and they will all be different, so any wire supplied will just allow the Alternator to be coupled up to charge but there is a lot more wiring on a tractor than that. Some are supplied with brackets some are not, unless it is sold to fit a specific model. With an Alternator there is no Control Box like the Generator as it is contained within the Alternator usually. Electronic Ignition is great and a lot less trouble than points, but don't mess around with it or you will fry it, only do what they tell you to do. If you need a wiring diagram for your tractor email me and I will send it, you will need to say if the alternator has two wires or has only one. [email protected]