flusher
Super Member
- Joined
- Jun 4, 2005
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- 7,538
- Location
- Sacramento
- Tractor
- Getting old. Sold the ranch. Sold the tractors. Moved back to the city.
I'm getting around to the point in the restoration effort on my 1951 Minneapolis Moline BF tractor
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...eapolis-moline-bf-restoration-continuing.html
where I need to get serious about the electrical system. Been wondering if I should convert from 6V generator-style to 12V alternator type. It's an easy conversion.
However, my concern is with the starter-- it's a 6 volt Delco Remy 1109609. I understand that you can run a 6V starter on 12V provided you limit the time you crank the thing. The concern is with the Bendix operating at 12V. From what I read, the Bendix will move faster at 12V than at 6V and might slap the ring gear on the flywheel hard enough to damage it.
Am I worried about nothing? Or is it a potential problem?
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...eapolis-moline-bf-restoration-continuing.html
where I need to get serious about the electrical system. Been wondering if I should convert from 6V generator-style to 12V alternator type. It's an easy conversion.
However, my concern is with the starter-- it's a 6 volt Delco Remy 1109609. I understand that you can run a 6V starter on 12V provided you limit the time you crank the thing. The concern is with the Bendix operating at 12V. From what I read, the Bendix will move faster at 12V than at 6V and might slap the ring gear on the flywheel hard enough to damage it.
Am I worried about nothing? Or is it a potential problem?