on't call it an 'upgrade', but just an alternative, even though it may be a cost effective alternative.(quoted from post at 23:01:19 11/10/22) I have been thinking about this for a
while now, but I am wondering what
exactly are the advantages of a 12v
system over a 6v system? Is it worth the
trouble to upgrade?
Thanks in advance from someone who is
learning new mechanical skills every day,
thanks to his old tractor.
(quoted from post at 10:48:22 11/11/22) Aside from temporarily helping to cover up other starting issues, the biggest advantage is the ease of connecting modern 12V accessories.
There are disadvantages as well.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
(quoted from post at 10:56:42 11/11/22) What kind of disadvantages do you see?
I was thinking about doing it to help with the starting issues. It is just slow to start and seems like it is weak starting up. I have replaced the carb, the coil, plugs, etc. That is the only reason I thought maybe going to 12v would help. Otherwise I agree... if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
If you convert.....do it right. Replace the coil with a 12 volt coil so you don't have to deal with the resistor.
or sure and all you need is one simple diode!(quoted from post at 12:15:01 11/12/22)If you convert.....do it right. Replace the coil with a 12 volt coil so you don't have to deal with the resistor.
I totally disagree with that statement. Using the original 6 volt coil with a ballast resistor allows you to use a bypass circuit to provide the full 12 volts to the coil when starting, which makes it even easier to start.
(quoted from post at 09:46:48 11/13/22) ..
You might consider upgrading the starter to 12V also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn7d-KZsIxs
y 8N is going on past 22 years on 12v and same starter. Second 8N , not as many years (15) but just fine, too on 12v.(quoted from post at 09:59:03 11/13/22)(quoted from post at 09:46:48 11/13/22) ..
You might consider upgrading the starter to 12V also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn7d-KZsIxs
I don't know for sure, but I would venture a guess that there are many more 6 volt starters that have been running fine on 12 volt systems for 20 years or more than those that have failed. Also, a number of the ones that have failed probably would have failed if they hadn't been converted to 12 volts.
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