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12 volt conversion
What's necessary to convert electrical system from 6 volt to 12 volt . And which parts are used, and parts aren't in the conversion Can you jump start the system with a 12 volt battery I'm starting a Cub that hasn't run in over 3 years
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Larry, basically you'll need a 12 volt generator / voltage regulator or an alternator. Also a ballast resistor for the ignition coil plus 12 volt light bulbs for the lights. You can keep the 6 volt starter. Just remember not to crank the engine for long periods. If you use an alternator, you will need a load to excite the alternator - usually a small light bulb. You might want to view some of the conversion diagrams at the link:
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Larry:
To add what BigDog said, go to the manual server and under Maintenance Tips and Techniques is JD's article 12 Volt Conversion with a Hitachi 14231 Alternator.
Complete guide to conversion.
My question as usual is why? 6 volt system works great. Or is it the cost? Are you needing to have the generator, mag or cut-out replaced or rebuilt? As I continue with Jethro's restore, I am changing him back from the 12 volt conversion to the 6 volt original. Yust me dos centavos....
To add what BigDog said, go to the manual server and under Maintenance Tips and Techniques is JD's article 12 Volt Conversion with a Hitachi 14231 Alternator.
Complete guide to conversion.
My question as usual is why? 6 volt system works great. Or is it the cost? Are you needing to have the generator, mag or cut-out replaced or rebuilt? As I continue with Jethro's restore, I am changing him back from the 12 volt conversion to the 6 volt original. Yust me dos centavos....
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Either way will work. If the existing coil is good, the ballast resistor is a cheap alternative to buying a new 12 volt coil.
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
My wife says I don't listen to her. - - - - - - - - Or something like that!
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
My wife says I don't listen to her. - - - - - - - - Or something like that!
http://www.cubtug.com
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