Market Farming

[John Ferree <john AT seldomseenfarm.com>]

Thanks all,
we started cleaning it up. . . i'd have a lot more time to play if it
would just freeze and be done with it.  better be careful what i wish
for.  still haven't decided on the conversion, but that's what the
winter is for. 
john

Ron wrote:
> The G has a positive ground when on 6 volts.  If you convert to 12, change
> to negative ground.  I have use a small alternator off of a Nissan or
> similar, made brackets looks and fits nice.  You must change the ignition
> coil and I prefer to use one with an internal resistor.  You will have no
> trouble with the starter, if the engine is in good shape and pops right off.
> My starter has been on 12 volts for over 10 years.
>
> I think the G should be built again,
>
> Have a great day,
> Ron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org
> [mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of John Ferree
> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 6:46 AM
> To: Market Farming
> Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Allis G Electrical
>
> there's no voltage regulator as far as i can see on the oem g.  from
> what i understand the starter will eventually burn up w/ 12v, but it
> takes a long time. 
> john
>
> Tom at Limerock wrote:
>   
>> I've never done one, but, wouldn't you also have to replace the
>> voltage regulator and starter?
>>  
>> Tom
>> Limerock Orchards
>>  
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "John Ferree" <john AT seldomseenfarm.com
>> <mailto:john AT seldomseenfarm.com>>
>> To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
>> <mailto:market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>>
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:10 AM
>> Subject: [Market-farming] Allis G Electrical
>>
>>     
>>> I purchased one allis g some time ago because it was close.  Turned out
>>> it wasn't in good shape and I've given it a pretty good mechanical
>>> working over.  Unfortunately, the implements are few and far between. .
>>> . anyone who has a G and implements won't part them out.  So I found
>>> another with implements and got that hoping to use the other for parts
>>> or to sell.  The first has some wacky wiring and an alternator with non
>>> functional voltage rectifier.  The second seems mostly stock, but i only
>>> have the shop manual.  There are few details about the little
>>>       
>> things. . .
>>     
>>> Doe the OEM Allis G have a negative or positive ground?
>>>
>>> To do a 12v conversion. . . the coil, battery, generator need to be
>>> replaced. . . correct?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> John
>>> Danville, Indiana
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