6 Volt Positive Ground, SLOW CRANKING!!!

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6 VOLT POSITIVE GROUND CRANKING SLOW?
In this video I talk about how important it is to have the correct size cables to get your motor cranking STRONG & FAST.
Converting to 12v is a good idea for some applications, but I keep my 1954 F100 original with the 6 volt positive ground system.
I made "00"cables from scrap cable and copper pipe. Hope this Video helps someone keep their 6v alive and cranking strong.
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@michaelbenardo5695 Жыл бұрын

Good job young fellow! Nobody had issues with 6 volts until about the late 70s. That is when the chain auto parts stores stopped carrying 1 gauge battery cables and 6 volt batteries larger than Group 1. Soon, people started having problems. Old people knew what the problem was, but many young people didn't, and started converting to 12 volts. Also, there are 8 volt batteries. You just have to re-calibrate the regulator if you want to use one of those.

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I love learning about the older stuff. It is pretty simple

@albertoavelar1205 6 ай бұрын

Very good video

@sideyardmechanic 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Hope it was helpful

@Argumedies Жыл бұрын

I have an old 1953 International tractor with a 6 volt and i was haveing this same issue i had replaced the battery cables with standard size cables and for the life of me couldn't figure out why its haveing such a difficult time starting. This solves the riddle, thank you.

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help. Thanks for the comment.

@davidmalan3104 Жыл бұрын

Great video and happy to see you taking the time to explain 6vdc and positive ground for people that are new to vintage cars and trucks and might not know 👏

@Nswle Жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best how to video's that I have seen. Awesome!!

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you! God bless 😎

@user-pz2dn6ln3j 7 ай бұрын

It's great to see someone young with common sense. may God bless you 🙏 with many blessings

@sideyardmechanic 7 ай бұрын

Thank you and God bless. Appreciate the comment.

@user-qc4kr4eu2m 11 ай бұрын

Great job

@scottschmittmusic 4 ай бұрын

Neato

@MarksGarageChannel 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful!

@sideyardmechanic 10 ай бұрын

Glad to be of help

@andyzman4387 Жыл бұрын

That does seem like it turns over pretty quick for a 6-volt. My 1950 Ford Coupe cranks over really slow it makes it really hard to start. It's only a couple wires I'm going to give that a shot because I'm on my second battery thinking that was it.

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

Yes the bigger cables bring the 6v to life. I changed out a few batteries before upgrading the cables too. Good luck.

@micharris1761 7 ай бұрын

today I learned something ty for it

@sideyardmechanic 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@nathanrice1796 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video.

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😎

@MrBrendog67rat 5 ай бұрын

its ohms law low voltage, higher reastance

@notpoliticallycorrect618 5 ай бұрын

Mine turn first push

@EverydayKindaGuy 9 ай бұрын

Just got a 51 Desoto and replaced the battery on it, turns over half as fast as that, if that. I've got other issues as well, mainly ALL the wiring needing replaced since it's pretty well disintegrated. Really not sure how I want to proceed if I want to gut the wiring and change it over, or get a pile of shrink wrap and reline or replace what's showing bare.

@sideyardmechanic 9 ай бұрын

Yes. Thicker battery and Chassis ground cables should help it out. In my opinion i would try replacing the wiring if possible. Just take your time. Maybe focus on one circuit at a time. Good luck

@johngoas2082 Жыл бұрын

I have a question i have a 1952 ford f2 with a 215 ci engine 6v positive ground im having trouble getting spark i replaced the condencer an the coil but the coil that was in it had the battery an distributor post labeled where the new one has plus an minuses on it wat wire goes to the post

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

I have mine set up like this. "+" goes to Chassis ground and the "-" goes to the distributor. I am running the pertronix pick up and coil but it is still 6v pos ground

@cjohnsonlp 7 ай бұрын

Great Video. I have a 52 F1 that has no problem starting when cold but after driving around for awhile and it gets hit, it doesn't want to start. As it would be, my cables are way to small and the heat creating more resistance won't allow the starter to turn until it cools down. Guess I'm moving to larger cables tomorrow. Also, where did you find that Digital volt meter?

@sideyardmechanic 7 ай бұрын

Glad to be of help. Let me know if the thicker cables fixed the hot start issue. You at least want 0 or 00 cables. Here is an affiliate link for the volt meter that I use in the 6v set ups. amzn.to/4aAzPIX

@daltongraves2892 Жыл бұрын

Hey I have a 55 f100 6 volt and I can't find wiring diagram anywhere and rats had eaten some of the wires under the hood would you have a pic of how your coil and relay are wired?

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

Hi Dalton, thanks for checking out the video. I bought a large laminated wiring diagram from www.ClassicCarWiring.com It is a good thing to have. I also bought a reprint of the shop manual from amazon. Think it was around $40 but it has tones of info. Hope this helps classiccarwiring.com/products/1955-ford-pickup-trucks-wiring-diagram

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

On my 6 volt Positive Ground truck I have the (+) post on the coil running to GROUND(+) of the battery or chassis and the (-) post on the coil goes to the IGN post on the ignition switch.

@stevenkasten1149 9 ай бұрын

I got 6 V positive negative vehicle and I can't get no spark I don't know how the wires run to the coil or the distributor I can't wrap my head around it they say it's reverse but

@sideyardmechanic 9 ай бұрын

What Year, make and model car are you working on?

@stevenkasten1149 9 ай бұрын

@@sideyardmechanic 1959 Austin princess Rolls-Royce limo

@jameslangford4748 Жыл бұрын

How do I jump start a 6 volt positive ground ?

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

I personally have not had to do this but I found this online and it seems correct Disconnect the battery from the donor car, ensure polarity is correct, turn your ignition switch on, place the "hot" jumper lead on the starter motor side of the solenoid, the starter will spin without damaging the 6v system, DO NOT press the starter button.

@michaelbenardo5695 Жыл бұрын

What I do is connect hot side to hot side, ground side from jumper battery to a dirty bracket in the engine compartment of the car with the dead battery. As soon as the engine fires, disconnect that cable.

@jameslangford4748 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbenardo5695 Thank you

@silentdeath9237 Жыл бұрын

Ford went to 12v in 56

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

Sweet. Thanks for the comment and the view. I knew it was not longer after 54 they went 12v. God Bless

@stevenkasten1149 10 ай бұрын

Can you use a 12 volt battery in a 6 volt car

@sideyardmechanic 10 ай бұрын

It would physically fit but it would go bad due to the lack of charge. Might cause issues with lights and ignition also running 12v it first. If you want 12v convert the system. If not just get the 6v up to snuff and it will work great.

@stevenkasten1149 10 ай бұрын

@@sideyardmechanic idema get spark from it so I'm wondering if 12 volts. Good it women Spark It's a 1959 Austin princess Rolls-Royce

@sideyardmechanic 10 ай бұрын

Not sure what your asking. Maybe auto spell messed it up

@stevenkasten1149 10 ай бұрын

@@sideyardmechanic yeah I use voice text and I don't reread what I write stupid me I'm not getting no spark it's cranking over but I'm not in any spark I think I might have found the problem a little while in the distributor but I'm not too sure can't find a wiring diagram

@sideyardmechanic 10 ай бұрын

@@stevenkasten1149 no worries. Yaw check to make sure your points are clean and set to the right gap. Make sure your connections from the distributor to coil are good and correct

@michaelbenardo5695 Жыл бұрын

55 is the last year.

@ericstevenson1903 9 ай бұрын

7.2 V maximum on 6.volt

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

1954-55 Ford Truck Shop Manual from Amazon for about $40. It has a good wiring diagram in the back www.amazon.com/1954-1955-Pickup-Repair-Manual-Original/dp/B00435L8W2

@daltongraves2892 Жыл бұрын

I have the 54- 55 shop manual

@daltongraves2892 Жыл бұрын

You on fb?

@sideyardmechanic Жыл бұрын

@@daltongraves2892 yes facebook.com/matthew.martinez.3367174

@ianrobinson9565 18 күн бұрын

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