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Topic: 0 Volt Conversion

Posted By: Ottdurr
Subject: 0 Volt Conversion
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 5:20pm

I've got a 1951 English Built B with magneto, its starter motor is not working and the alternator appears to be from a mini cooper or something, and I haven't got a battery for it.
My plan is to just put it all in the bin and go with magneto + hand crank from here on out. Has anyone else done that before? I really like the bare bones aesthetic of having no bits sticking out the side I really like the look of the late 30's B with no extra features.

It's not a working tractor its just going to be used as a garden tractor/show piece after restoration do I don't mind the inconvenience of no starting system.

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Posted By: Ray54
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 5:35pm

Good plan if you know how to clean and adjust the mag and carb. You get old and tired not so much fun cranking anymore. But back in time none had a battery and starter motor, so go for it.

Posted By: Ottdurr
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 5:40pm

Yep mags almost done and I'm just waiting on carb rebuilt kit to arrive.
I'm 26 so I'm sure I can suffer through a bit of cranking!

Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 7:07pm

I would keep the starter in a box... you might change your mind someday.. You can run the starter with a battery and not have a charging system, if you go that route in the future. ........ with out the alternator, you will need the fan adjustable pulley to work to tighten the belt..

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Like them all, but love the "B"s.

Posted By: Ottdurr
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 7:11pm

Ofcourse! I'm not actually putting those things in the bin just putting them aside. Luckily I do have that type of fan pulley! Thanks

Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 7:23pm

be 100% SURE of how to hand crank the tractor !!!!

if you forget ,even once, well..better KNOW where you put the starter.....

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3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112
Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor)

Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water

Posted By: WF owner
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2021 at 6:37am

You might want to pull start it the first time, until you get it timed right. An out of time engine can kick and you could break your arm.