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12 volt conversion

Postby troweller » Fri Apr 29, 2005 5:10 pm

I have a 52 cub and want to change it to 12 volt. Where do I start?
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Postby Bigdog » Fri Apr 29, 2005 5:20 pm

If you fix the 6 volt system you have, it will last another 50 years or so as long as you maintain it. But, it you want to convert to 12 volts go here for a good start:
http://www.cleancomputes.com/Cub/Maintenance%20Tips%20and%20Techniques/12%20Volt%20Conversion%20with%20a%20Hitachi%2014231/12%20Volt%20Conversion%20with%20a%20Hitachi%2014231.htm
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Postby John *.?-!.* cub owner » Fri Apr 29, 2005 5:56 pm

I agree with Bigdog, but if you still want to do it, you will need either a genrator and regulator or an alternator, a 12 volt coil ro an esternal balast resitor, and new bulbs for the head lights. Starter should be ok as long as you limit how long at a time you crank it.
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Postby Mike Schmudlach » Sun May 01, 2005 10:59 pm

Why convert to 12?
The secret to 6 volts is a GOOD GROUND.
I have 7 IH trucks with 6 volt and they all start great and they have 90 HP motors not 8HP like a Cub.
I agree with Bigdog and John.
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