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D2 5U Battery
1 year 10 months ago #244300
by Steve1ac
D2 5U Battery was created by Steve1ac
Hello to all.
Dad passed a couple of years ago and the d2 has to move on to the next owner. 6volt pony start.
Well removed the battery last fall and I can’t remember if this positive or negative ground.
This machine is all original to the best of my knowledge.
Thanks
Dad passed a couple of years ago and the d2 has to move on to the next owner. 6volt pony start.
Well removed the battery last fall and I can’t remember if this positive or negative ground.
This machine is all original to the best of my knowledge.
Thanks
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1 year 10 months ago #244302
by juiceman
Replied by juiceman on topic D2 5U Battery
I have always been told the starter does not know the difference; majority were set up as positive ground. It would be important if your charging system (if any) was intact and functional. Many of us will just use a 12V battery, as 6V are becoming scarce; just don't crank on it for long periods of time! JM
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1 year 10 months ago #244304
by Steve1ac
Replied by Steve1ac on topic D2 5U Battery
Yes That’s correct on the starters I do have some old antique farm tractors and converted them to 12 V. All of the wiring for the pony appears to be all original and intact.
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1 year 10 months ago #244305
by side-seat
Replied by side-seat on topic D2 5U Battery
Negative Ground system.
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
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1 year 10 months ago #244306
by Mschwartz
Replied by Mschwartz on topic D2 5U Battery
I would take a look at the battery cable ends, the positive terminal is the larger one. Not always 100% correct but you would at worst be connecting it up the way it was used last. Good luck, Mike
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1 year 10 months ago - 1 year 10 months ago #244309
by steeltracs
Replied by steeltracs on topic D2 5U Battery
In general 6volt systems are positive ground on most other (non Cat) makes and 12 volt are all negative ground. On 6 volt the difference is the charging system regulator if it is positive or negative ground
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1 year 10 months ago #244312
by Rome K/G
Replied by Rome K/G on topic D2 5U Battery
Cat 6V systems are NEGITIVE GROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1 year 10 months ago #244318
by trainzkid88
Replied by trainzkid88 on topic D2 5U Battery
most automotive electrical systems are negative ground it was the Europeans particularly British and some Japanese manufacturers the used positive ground. have a look at the charge regulator that will tell you provided the tag isnt gone.
six volt batteries are still available you may have to order them in though.
six volt batteries are still available you may have to order them in though.
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1 year 9 months ago #245225
by Steve1ac
Replied by Steve1ac on topic D2 5U Battery
Thanks for the input located in Ohio between Columbus and Cleveland
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