6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion | Farmall Cub | Step by Step
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- čas přidán 29. 03. 2023
- Danny converts the Farmall Cub to a 12 volt system from the original 6 volt system. Follow him as he shows the process.
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Danny I’m a equipment shop supervisor for a major fleet and before that I’ve been the diagnostic technician and trainer for the same company. I’m only telling you my background to say that I’m thoroughly impressed with your detailed explanation which I believe that most people can follow and do this job themselves. I think you did an outstanding job on the wiring and I literally cheered when you mentioned the dielectric grease! Nobody does that ! RESPECT !!
Thank you
Danny, much respect for your delivery and detailed presentation. You held my attention all the way through. As I have continued to watch through years, I learn something new with every video. Thank you for your willingness to share and teach. God bless you both.
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@@makingmemorieswithbenji3004 Thanks
2 years ago I traded for a cub (48) it was in pieces. I had it running in 3 days. One of the things the man was doing while it was apart was convert to 12 volt. The best and most cost effective route was to continue the 12v conversion because the generator, regulator, and brackets were missing. They had a poorly made bracket for a full size GM Delco alternator that wouldn't fit under the hood. I built a new bracket that would allow the hood to fit with the full size alternator with 1/4" clearance when the belt was tight. I can now jump off my truck with that cub. On the ignition I used a ford ballist resister to a 12v coil on the advice of an old timer, haven't burnt the points yet. The old girl runs like a top and starts quick and easy. I used a lawnmower battery, it fit in the battery box easily. The previous owner had changed the starter to a late model 12v that didn't have the mechanical starter linkage, uses a ford type solenoid and starts with a key switch. As I intend to work the tractor I'm not concerned with it being original equipment as long as it functions properly. Those old cubs were some good tractors for what they were. I don't have a turning plow or disc for it so I use a 2 bottom plow and 6 ft disc behind one of my larger tractors to break ground then the cub does the rest.
Good Morning, I hope you have a fantastic day ❤️. I bought 2 peach trees yesterday will put them in the ground this weekend! Thank you for inspiring us💕
Good morning!
I currently have a Ford 2N setting naked in my garage. It's getting new plugs , plug wires , points condenser , distributor cap , carb kit install, oil filter , and sediment bowl replaced .
It's a work in progress but hope to have it ready to work my garden soon . Getting ready for spring planting .
God bless and lots of love from Anna in Iowa
When I converted my cub over someone suggested putting an alternator dummy light inline down by the alt. It's only one more wire back to the toggle switch. Just like the alt. light in a car it comes on when the power is turned on and goes out as soon as the alt. starts charging. The biggest advantage has been it reminds you to turn off the power when not running to keep from burning up the points. Great video.
That was a fun, in depth, upgrade video!
Good morning Danny and Wanda this is good to know info on 6 Volt to 12 conversion Farmall cub step by step installation .✨👌🏾
you will be very happy that you changed over to a 12 volt system , im sure glad mine is changed over
I love watching this. I’m working on a kubota b7100 that simply not maintained. The man who had it just let it go. Then a tree fell on it and made some dents in the body. He just wanted to get rid of it so I took it. It’s a 3 cylinder diesel which I have never worked on a diesel. I pulled the injectors yesterday while in a state of fear😂. I’m learning and by the time I’m done I will know the entire ins and outs of this tractor. I want to give a shout out to the guys on Freesteading who have been a great help to me.
You can do it.
Good to see you out working on the Cub. Have a great day.
I don't have a cub but I really enjoy the videos and I wish I had one 👍
12 volt is the way to go ! Great job Danny ,,, The Tractor Looks awsome !! Thank you ....
Danny and Wanda, We are praying for you guys and everyone that is being affected by these tornadoes. This mess is moving into Chicago, Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky. What a mess. Some of the tornadoes are coming around for a second go round. Blessings
We haven't had any weather here it's all way north of us.
I have a 1957 Massey Ferguson tractor. It is 12 volt system but I had electronic ignition installed and now it starts so much faster. You have done such a great job restoring the Cub to like new.
Great video!!! I have a 1944 AC WD45 I want to do this to thank you for sharing this!!!
Such a beautiful Farmall. Great work Danny. ❤🚜
Very good video covering important points! Notes I'd add: 12v neg ground systems are safest as you or someone later will 'jump start' a battery and assume it's negative ground like their pickup they are jumping it with. Use dielectric grease on All connections, not just the lights. Replace lights with LED lamps (inexpensive and super bright), replace the starter solenoid with one designed for 12v (or you can burn up a starter if the 6v solenoid sticks on). Don't let the battery box specify the battery as that will cost you more over the years from less flexible battery choices; certainly save the original battery box on the shelf with the other original parts for the next guy chasing parade/show tractors that never sees the field -- but I refurbish a tractor to do real work, reliably. It's no good if I have to tinker on the tractor before every project.
Hello. I noticed that you were wrapping your thumb around the hand crank. If the tractor were too backfire your thumb would be broken. Learned that from experience. Nice video. Great looking cub.
Thanks for the tip
Awesome video Danny👍👍👍 your craftsmanship is top notch. I working on a little piece of equipment that doesn’t have a computer or 1,000,000 miles of wire to run and chase down simple design worked quite well. God bless.
Showing the gas line you made was a special feature. I worked on antique cars for a while, the company policy was always disconnect the battery when you park it because of the risk of fire. Oh, and my cub has rubber fuel lines. A project for me. Great tutorial, I need a charging system on my fixer upper Cub. My old boss would have hit the roof when he heard the klink of a wrench on that beautiful paint job. We couldn't even touch the paint on the old cars.
Mr Danny. Thank you for the video. Was very impressed at how you explained the process and showed everything you did including calling out wire gauge sizes that everyone usually leaves out. Did Machine repair for years and taught many guys and the one thing that drove others nuts was that they said your to thorough these guys know what they're doing. I say you can never be too thorough . Use that split wire cover all the time on projects really makes it easy to keep things neat and safe Wishing you both a blessed day.
Thank you
LOL, Wanda backed up when you started the tractor. 😊
Danny, I'm going to have to agree with Rivas Workshop because I'm not a Farmall tractor expert or Enthusiast but if I were this is probably one of the most thorough videos I have saw explaining how to do a procedure
Thanks
Another impressive demonstration...videos that make one learn from Mr. Danny. Kudos Deep South
I'm not into tractors or mechanics. But this was so interesting to me. Idk why. So neat. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
❤ thank you Danny, I am saving all these how to CUB videos, for the day, one runs across my path. BTW you’re planting stick was killer! I appreciate everything you teach me Thanks so much from Homosassa Florida!
Very interesting Danny! Great info!
That works pretty slick with the mini alternator.
I did my super c back in the 90's with the Gm 1 wire and a diode to prevent back feed. Best decision I made especially trying to start it in the winter to plow snow without dragging out the battery charger.
What a great tutorial for the 12 volt conversion. Thank you.
Looks good. I'll have to redo my wire harness. It's not that pretty. I may be doing away with the points and replacing it with electromagnetic ignition.
I use to train LOTO for a big company and one thing I use to use when talking about stored energy, was disconnecting a battery. I strongly emphasized that the terminal that’s connected to the body/frame/ground, is the one to disconnect first. Why?, because if you slipped, or accidentally touched the tool between the terminal and close conductive material, it couldn’t creat a short, as it’s the same connection. Then you didn’t have to worry about the other connection.
The Optima AGM batteries will last as long as the equipment in som cases. I have two yellow top ones bought in 2009 and still as good today
Hey Danny, I've got a '56 100 Farmall I'm geting ready to do the same thing to. I was always told from several older tractor mechanics that as long as it starts good and charges on 6 volt not to mess with it but once it starts giving trouble to switch it! The problem is usually with the voltage regulator, if the generator charges good, but the batteries just won't last anymore. Also, most of the parts aren't as good as the original ones that came out on these tractors and it's getting harder to find someone who knows what they're doing! This has been my experience with these since 2006. Great video! From Sophia, N.C.
Danny make you some spacers for the alternator. Stainless still tubing for spacers and maybe longer belt.
Great video Mr Danny love the Farmalls , I think best tractor ever made
I bought 3/8 rubber line a couple days ago actually to fix my grandaddys cub. I’m gonna order a steel line now I’m glad I’ve watched your video idk why I didn’t think of that before thank you
You just saved my Farmall Cub’s life lol. Great video. Thanks
Great presentation in every way. Thank you much!
good day mr. Danny and Ms Wanda ..That was a detailed awesome job.,. I wish I would've had you as a teacher ..when we had auto mechanic shop in high school.. yep I had to work on cars when I was younger.. and I do appreciate a good knuckle buster..LOL ..NOT REALLY .😂
.. BUT I DO APPRECIATE DETAIL. THE LITTLE FARMALL CUB LOOKS GOOD SOUNDS GOOD..🚜❤️
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Awesome video. Currently doing a '61 Cub using the same kit running into same issues. Fortunately, not my first rodeo doing 12v conversions just first using a "plug and play kit". Thought it would save me time.
26r type battery 12 v at Walmart $59, fits perfect in my cub
These cubs were designed to turn the headlight switch to make the generator charge if you were o lying running it for a short period you would get more amperage.
If you get the generator and regulator to a good knowledgeable shop they will match the output of the Gen to the reg. I have had this done ND have no problems with rate of charge or battery life.
Lots of people do the conversion and you dud a good job explaining it.
I prefer the 6volt positive ground
Keep videos coming I'm learning alot.
Not going to watch now, but I absolutely commend anyone posting how-to's for the benefit of others!
Now you need a farmall cub custom badge lol. Your one heck of a tuner.
Good job Danny
Many talents.
I was told by an old mechanic, years ago and I’m 69, that you should not set a battery directly on concrete or the ground for any length of time. Always set it on wood.
That's true.
I was wondering how long it would be before you converted to a 12 volt system. I did it with a Farmall “H”. Best thing since sliced bread. There’s way more cranking amps in a 12 volt battery. The 6 volt starter can take the 12 volts, because it’s built for higher amps and it’ll crank like the dickens.
Hi Danny. Great video. You can wire your headlights in SERIES - 6+6v to make it a 12v headlight circuit
Thanks for the tip!
Good morning Wanda and Danny. Y’all have a great day in Gods country.
Good morning
You’ve done a great job at converting your cub to 12V and explaining while you did it. Coming up next will be installing a starting solenoid and ignition switch?
DSH: for more safety crank starting a tractor, stand like you are facing the tractor so only your right hand is on the crank, but crank the engine by pulling from Bottom To Up. That way if you slip or the engine takes the crank, you are falling away from the tractor not down and into it. I cringe every time I see someone cranking by pushing down (naturally trying to use gravity) and their arm, body, or face is inside that crank spin circle. Keeping the battery and electric starter system in great shape is definitely the safest!
You done a good job
Sir ,your Daddy taught you a lot of Life Skills & a lot of survival skills , being poor growing up is Life long Lesson we Never Forget ! Although we hated it as a child growing up , we are a Better& wiser & Fully Alert "Awake "person because of it! & I personally am Greatfull for the knowledge& Skills I Learned from it.❤
Yes, thanks
Good work ❤❤👍👍👍😊
When I converted my 8N I was able to find LED lights to fit the original housing. Now I light up the entire field. Something to investigate. Even put LED`s in my JD lawn tractor.
Awesome
Full disclosure because I am nothing less than honest, lol, I personally was bored BUT......Donald was late leaving for work because he wanted to watch every minute....twice! I still love your info share Thanks
LoL I can relate.
Thx for this. It'll help some. But mine is a first gen, 1949 model, so the ignition set up is totally different.
Good morning from Georgia.
Good morning!
Just stumbled on this - I'll be starting a cub project this is great. Couple of questions: Would it be just as easy to get a longer belt to save having to mill out the bracket and did you change over to negative ground? Can't wait to watch all your cub videos.
The hood is in the way for longer belts. Yes I switched to negative ground.
You pulled that gas line off that had a bit still in it and my first thought was, where's the nearest fire ant hill? I know.. that would be a distraction.
the only thing I would add is that you need to change the starter to 12 volt--in order not to tear up the flywheel ring and chip the teeth from flywheel ring, I found the parts to change my John Deere at DB electrical--fair pricing and fast shipping. Amateur, Brush holder and winding will need to be changed. If you feel comfortable doing this then go for it (I did min). if not you might want to consult a mechanic---hope this helps
They have stubby wrench's to purchase now.
Danny I don't know if you had mentioned or not maybe I missed it ,lot of problems these little tractors or any of the 6-volt tractors people tend to change out the battery cables for automotive type battery cables and that is a no no. A lot of people switch them out for new cables and that is no count my friend, I would like to add that,need to stay with the standard battery cables for the 6 volt .I have seen that's been done and fry a brand new starter for lack of voltage.,,So in a nut shell I guess I'm saying no to automotive battery cables an if need be replaced need to get new cables , just for a good gauge they're almost twice the diameter of an automotive battery cable. I've used large welding lead before done a great job. Also personally I'm big on getting that ground cable off of the box hooking it directly to the Tractor somewhere boxes tend to get rusty start a connection. Kudos my friend on the Dielectric grease connection I'm big all that also
TSC does sell 8 volts that worked for me. and a little more power
Hey Danny, my Cub doesn't have a separate coil, my cub uses a mag set up. Any ideas what I can do to still convert tractor over to 12 volts?
Have you ever cleaned and sealed the inside of the gas tank?
I cleaned it.
That big generator is out of the way now good work Danny
Maybe that hole was filled with Mason bee mud? Mason bees and mud wasps get into everything.
Probably
What size fuse did you
What about light switch and lights .
Do they need to be changed to 12v?
Only the light bulbs.
tell us the truth danny, you just want to put a big stereo on that FA.. good luck my friend.
Hey now that's a thought.
My question is what are yall going to do with the 6 volt generator and the rest of the 6 volt system
I'm saving it in case I need it in the future.
Someone had 3 farmall tractors (H, Super H & M) for sale today for $700 on the Radio Trader
Now that's a deal
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I’m sure it’s been said previously but what year model is the Cub?
1950
Do you put an emp shield on the farmall cub?
No
Farmall cub
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Why didn't you trouble shoot the original 6v system and repair it? From what I see it would not have cost more than 40 bucks and very little labor.
I've spent hundred's of dollars keeping it going. It was always something wrong when I needed it.
@@DeepSouthHomestead There’s a reason the industry changed from 6v to 12 isn’t it 🤣
Steve I’m sorry if my comment sounded rude that wasn’t my intention, the reason people upgrade these tractors from 6 to twelve is because it’s a superior upgrade that wasn’t available when that cub was made. According to ohms law it takes 1 volt to push 1 amp through 1 ohm of resistance. In that equation the volts are what actually push the electrons. So no matter what diagnostics and repairs he did to that 6 volt system it could never perform as well as a 12 volt system. That upgrade will make anyone who actually uses an older tractor’s life much easier. I hope this explanation helps .
What year is your Cub?
1950
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12.65 or so is a fully charged 12 v so if it's almost 13 at rest that is fully charged.🤷🏻♂️
So you changed the charging system to 12 volt, did you change the 6 volt starter to a 12 volt one? The wires shouldn't be a problem, 12 volts can use smaller wires because the amperage is less.
Haven't changed the starter yet.
When I converted my 8N to 12 volt I used the 6 volt starter it has worked fine for 4 years now.
@@davidkitts8017 The 6 volt starter will be fine unless you do a lot of winding on it then it will overheat and mess it up. I will leave my 6 volt on it because I know not to do a lot of winding on it. If it doesn't crank I will figure out why instead of just sitting and cranking on it.
i would get that battery of that concrete i will drain that battery.
It's dead already.
@@DeepSouthHomestead oh ok
No no she sheds this is ridiculous men get one of very few things the basement and or the garage women get everything else?
I built this for her outdoor kitchen years ago.
Yes 13 volts is fully charged 12.6 volts to be exact is fully charged
Good job Danny