6 to 12 VOLT conversion on 8N FORD tractor
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- čas přidán 25. 11. 2020
- Converting my 6 volt 8N to a 12 volt system. This should give the tractor an easier start up. With new wires, alternator and 12 volt coil the tractor should run for years to come.
draining the coolant is a new step i haven't seen others do.
Hey thanks a lot, very informative, while mine was converted, the wiring was a mess, so will use this video when new wiring harness arrives.
My kind of hillbillies...great job... I'm converting my 9n this week and when you mentioned the coil I realized I forgot to order a new 12 volt coil....
Great video, very easy to understand, thank you
Thanks for the video was very helpful and straight forward.
Wanted to give you a very much Thank You for this video. It helped me alot. I just got a 49 8n and the generator was bad so I converted it to 12 volt. Those kits are very vague on directions. Your video was not. It walked me right though it all. Good job.
You are welcome. Glad the video helped out.
Thanks FSR,,,, Great video,,, I found the kit from your answer on comments,,, Thanks,,,
You’re welcome.
Thanks, very informative. I have a 12 volt conversion, but the old 6v generator on it still. I hooked the positive to the ground... reading old manuals... and now I get a clicking sound when I try to start it...
Best most simple way to do it
Thanks great video
You should have left the neutral safety switch in the system to keep from getting run over when you start the tractor. It is a life saver. It is easy to wire it in.
I have to get one. I wish I had one then it almost got me.
Don’t be a dumbass and you won’t get run over. Make it a habit to check. If you stall these in gear your sol. Fuck that safety switch
Paid $40 bucks for a 1wire alternator from eBay and it’s working great. Used the existing bolt from the generator.
Awesome. Did you do the whole conversion on yours?
Might not get an answer from this, but I have a Group Size 36 laying around. Would it work or should I get the 35?
Looks like a pretty comprehensive kit, where did you find that kit if you don't mind
Hola hoy compré un tractor Ford N 8 a nafta y queroseno, la pregunta es en cuál tanque lleva la nafta y en cuál el queroseno ya que hace un año y medio está sin arrancar . Muchas gracias.
Can you share a link for where you ordered the parts (conversion kit, new key switch and push button start) from.
Tisco SMA Ford 2n 8n 9n 6 Volt to... www.amazon.com/dp/B002LWL66C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Ignition KEY Switch Ford Tractor... www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQB9JMU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
These are the ones I got. I got the push starter from tractor supply. I bypassed the main starter because I couldn’t find one at the time. I got one now though. I will post a video on how to install it soon.
You should have used a red wire for your positive to avoid confusion and you can use original neutral safety start switch with a relay to control positive to start solenoid
What about that 50 or51 Chevy. Is it for sell?
great video Thankyou Maybe a silly question. I am converting from 6 to 12. I bought a 12volt coil that says no resister required. Would that mean I dont even need a ballist resister? Thanks
That’s a good question. Does the coil you bought have an internal resister? And is your coil mounted where mine was in the video or on the side of the tractor?
My coil is on the other side. I’m assuming it must have a built in
With that one you should be able to bypass the resister. Those don’t require the external ones. Let me know how it turns out.
Just a note, any voltage can use positive or negative ground. Does not matter 6, 8, 12, or 24. Seems as though most of the earlier stuff used pos. ground and I forget the reason why.
Heiser I just ran across your video and I need your email if you still available in case I have any questions where did you get that kit that comes with all your component and what do they cost
What kind of job do you work at, you seem very knowledgeable about electrical systems on this tractor. Are you an electrician by trade by chance?
I work in a textile plant. While working there they had me working on these circuit boards and wiring them up. I had to teach myself how they work. I had to wire up a bunch of boards and re-wire some old lines that were out of date. If something goes wrong with any of machines they get me to look at it and troubleshoot the problem. I help put in machinery and make sure the wiring is correct along with actually assembling the machine with my fellow overhaulers.
I learned a lot about 12 volt systems growing up with my father and grandpa. They had me wiring stuff up at age 9 or 10. I’ve been working on cars and tractors ever since then.
Where did you buy your conversion kit from...TIA
This is the one I got for it I think. The price has went up since then I think.
Tisco SMA Ford 2n 8n 9n 6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion Kit for Models with Front Mount Distributor www.amazon.com/dp/B002LWL66C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_mlA.Fb9HATB35
@@fallingstarranch9633 Thanks
That's funny your dad was gonna say that son of a bitch was gonna jump in gear but he caught himself and kinda Chuckled about it.
Did u change the points
Yeah. It was in another video.
Has anyone noticed that most all these alternator conversions the pulley is finned the wrong way
Where do I get the kit to do this
I got mine off Amazon. I’ll see if I can find the link for you.
Tisco SMA Ford 2n 8n 9n 6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion Kit for Models with Front Mount Distributor a.co/d/900ebir
This is the one I got. The price increased since then though.
@@fallingstarranch9633 thanks for the help, really appreciate it
Not the end of the world mine you-- But why would you use two black battery cables- they are red & bk.for a reason??
Your not supposed to use a tork wrench to loosen nuts or bolts it messes with the calibration
I didn’t know that. I’m gonna go get a new set of sockets soon so I won’t make that mistake again. Thank you for letting me know.
That is not safe with a starter switch like that . Always use the one on the top of the transmission that has a built in safety so it will only start in neutral.
no resistor required on a 12volt coil
for the coil, nope. but it does save the points from an earlier death. speakin from experience...
Fun video, BUT why did you just drain ANTIFREEZE directly on to the ground? 🤦♂️
This is not coming from some tree hugger, lost a dog due to antifreeze poisoning. That s**t is deadly
Hi i have a 59 ford 850 . Its not a n at all im doing 12 v conversion on mine i would love to talk on the phone if you have time just send me a number ill call . Jave some other questions thanks
You only run yourself over once n you will never forget to make sure the tractor is in neutral !
But why
A 12 volt system has more amps to power the system that I eventually want to put on it. The lights I’m gonna install will be brighter and the tractor will start up a whole lot better. The 6 volt was good for what I had but I started having starting issues with it. So I decided to overhaul the whole system.
Also the 6v system takes for ever to turn over the motor in cold weather it would take 30 mins sometimes to fire one up also we have an 8n that has a key start no push button but the battery likes to drain when shut off so something is drawling juice I haven't figured it out yet
@@anthonyparker8519 there’s something wrong with it then. Instead of putting a band aid on it fix it. My properly maintained 6v 2n starts first try in -20
Thanks, very informative. I have a 12 volt conversion, but the old 6v generator on it still. I hooked the positive to the ground... reading old manuals... and now I get a clicking sound when I try to start it...