May 9, 2016 / 8n #1 L lostinspace New member Joined Aug 13, 2015 Messages 5 Location wa Tractor ford 5000 I am replacing the battery in a 8n, what would make the battery cables to get hot. I think this is a 6v system. As the name implies I am lost in space.
I am replacing the battery in a 8n, what would make the battery cables to get hot. I think this is a 6v system. As the name implies I am lost in space.
May 9, 2016 / 8n #2 H Hoochy Silver Member Joined Dec 19, 2015 Messages 105 Location Crystal River, Florida Tractor RK 55 SC, 1963 John Deere 1010RU, Branson 3510, 2x Ford 8n's Make sure the polarity is correct. 6 volt system the positive is ground.
May 9, 2016 / 8n Thread Starter #3 OP L lostinspace New member Joined Aug 13, 2015 Messages 5 Location wa Tractor ford 5000 thanks
May 9, 2016 / 8n #4 silvertramp Gold Member Joined Feb 24, 2010 Messages 388 Location W. MA. Tractor Yanmar 276D Make sure that your cables are not corroded under the insulation. I had one actually catch fire when I was boosting the battery.
Make sure that your cables are not corroded under the insulation. I had one actually catch fire when I was boosting the battery.