m1garand762
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Put in an 8 volt battery and call it go. You can get an 8 volt battery tender and call it a day. I have had the same tsc 8 volt battery for 5 years on one of my farmalls
1938 Oliver change to 8 volt
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I'd have to ask what gauge your battery cables are. If they aren't at least 1/0 gauge and are the 4 gauge automotive size that may be the problem. Where I buy mine, for the price difference, I get the 2/0 gauge. You'd think there was a 12V battery hooked to it even though they are just 4 cylinders, and not 6 like yours.
In case you or others are interested, here is a link to where I get mine. These are very nice flexible Marine grade cables. You can choose color of sheath, ends, etc. They are in Louisville, KY. and ship priority mail (very reasonable) and I usually get the in 3 days. 2/0 Gauge Battery Cables - Custom Made 00 AWG Battery Cables
In case you or others are interested, here is a link to where I get mine. These are very nice flexible Marine grade cables. You can choose color of sheath, ends, etc. They are in Louisville, KY. and ship priority mail (very reasonable) and I usually get the in 3 days. 2/0 Gauge Battery Cables - Custom Made 00 AWG Battery Cables
There is 8 volt batteries and have been for a lot of years. our local Tractor supply sell them. Nothing is needed to put one on a 6 volt tractor. the generator will work just like it should. I have on on a farmall H. Then I figured out My cables were maade for a 12 volt system and when I changed them to install the heavier cables needed for 6 volt it worked a lot better.
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I like a repair that is also an upgrade, has options, and I especially like understanding the "why" it is done that way. Thanks, all.
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I JUST PUT A 12V BATTERY IN MY 6V JD A. IF IT STARTS EASILY, IT WILL LAST ALONG TIME. THE 12 WILL REALLY SPIN THE 6V STARTER. NEVER HAD ANY TROUBLE.
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How does the tractor charge it? Did you change anything else besides the battery?
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With the Model A Ford's no changes other than adjusting the third brush in the generator for more output.
In a Model A no tools required to slide the third brush up or down.
Some have gone 12volt changing to 12 volt generator/alternator as well as light bulbs...
The weak link is the starter Bendix spring... it takes more force getting slammed by 12 volts to the starter...
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Why don’t you try to add a second 6 volt battery hooked in parallel like diesel pickups use 12 volt parallel batteries. Would save a lot if you can add another battery hold down.
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Do you know if this generator uses the 3 brush type of voltage regulation? The 3 brush system wasn't the most common - or most efficient generator design. I don't know myself; maybe the old Olivers also used that type generator.