He Installed A 12-Volt Battery On Positive Ground

He Installed A 12-Volt Battery On Positive Ground TRACTORS Miscellaneous 34-5-36 Jerry Brandt, La Grange, Mo.: "I'm 66 years old so my Ford 9N is one year older than me. My dad got it in the early 1950's. As far as I know, this tractor has never been overhauled and has had the same rear tires for more than 30 years. I use it once a week to mow about four acres of grass and to clear snow during the winter. "This tractor used to have a starting problem when it still had a 6-volt battery system. To solve the problem, I installed a 12-volt battery on positive ground, and to reduce voltage also added a second resister voltage reducer. That helped the tractor to start and run a lot better. "I also had trouble with the points and coils. One day I replaced them and accidentally hooked up the 12-volt battery to negative ground. It was a lucky mistake because for more than two years now I haven't had any problem with the points, plugs or coils. The tractor starts immediately and runs great."

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