2007-05-05 05:16:37 · 10 answers · asked by norm8567 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
You don't.
Eveerything electrical would need to be replaced. If you could even find the parts.
Starter, charging circuit, magneto, voltage regulator......
2007-05-05 05:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ford 8n 12 Volt Conversion
2016-11-11 06:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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how do you convert 8N ford tractor from 6volt to 12volt?
2015-08-18 07:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cobby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely right re: starter. An old off road racers trick was to use 6 volt starters in the 12v. system.
I have an 8N also, although I never wanted to convert it to
a 12v. system. If yours is not a special one, lots of extras
ie: Electric gages, that's even less to change out.
I have mechanical oil press. and water temp. gages.
The only other one on the 8N that would concern you is the
volt/amp one.
2007-05-05 06:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by GREG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to "ntractorclub.com" - N Tractor Club . Com - Its a bunch of guys that can tell you anything you want to know about the old ford tractors .You can also find used parts if you need to.
There is a "How To " section that covers 12v conversions , engine , carb , hydraulics , cooling , ignition , etc .
just8n.com - Just 8 Ns . com is about the best prices on 95% of replacement parts . It is amasing how many parts you can get for these old tractors .
To all the people that said you dont - lots of people do it , they even have an electronic 12v ignition kit to go with the 12v conversion kits .
2007-05-06 03:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the others said, alternator/generator, lights, voltage regulator, etc. Do not change out the starter. This will be fine and allow the engine to crank over faster. Just do not use the starter for more than a few seconds at a time of it will burn out. I had an old VW bug that was converted and they left the starter 6v, and it cranked over real fast and never had a starter problem.
2007-05-05 05:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by MIKEnJAPAN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to change the generator to a 12 V and the battery and any light bulbs. Voltage regulator if it has one. The wiring should be able to handle the higher voltage.
I converted a model A and it was easy. You should not have to change the starter. as stated above.
2007-05-05 05:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by I drive fire trucks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to become informed because you are not right. The system can be change with ease if you know how. A 12 volt system with work wonders for you when starting up that old motor.
2014-02-12 12:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by Steve 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Idrive is correct and remember to put a 12v battery in the 6v place.My dad had his tractor done.
2007-05-05 06:22:58 · answer #9 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Essentially, you don't. To do so, you would have to change the entire system. New starter, new alternator, new coil, and change every bulb to a 12 volt version, plus the gages. 6 volt batteries are still available, just leave it alone.
2007-05-05 05:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure what you mean by "wire the alternator", but if you are thinking you can get 12V from a 6V generator by rewiring it, I doubt it.
2016-03-13 16:56:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋