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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  • @LeeLopez-m5b
    @LeeLopez-m5b ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @sideyardmechanic
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you and God bless. Appreciate the comment.

  • @michaelbenardo5695
    @michaelbenardo5695 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @albertoavelar1205
      @albertoavelar1205 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very good video

    • @sideyardmechanic
      @sideyardmechanic  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Hope it was helpful

  • @Argumedies
    @Argumedies ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to be of help. Thanks for the comment.

  • @TheKiltedHomesteader
    @TheKiltedHomesteader หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video! Ford had 6 volt in trucks until 1955. In 1956 they went to 12 volt.

  • @davidmalan3104
    @davidmalan3104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
    @NSWLE ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @michaeleisenbise4278
    @michaeleisenbise4278 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredibly great video. Nice to see someone that understands these concepts. ATTA BOY

    • @sideyardmechanic
      @sideyardmechanic  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Much Appreciated

  • @olm3ca
    @olm3ca 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video helped me a LOT - thank you! I was completely stumped on why my starter motor was so sluggish after taking it apart, cleaning it, testing 6 volts was reaching it... But yes, it wasn't getting the amps it needed. THANK YOU!

    • @sideyardmechanic
      @sideyardmechanic  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Woooooo!!!! Awesome, glad it helped. 😀

  • @FredJones-m7t
    @FredJones-m7t ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job

  • @micharris1761
    @micharris1761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    today I learned something ty for it

  • @MarksGarageChannel
    @MarksGarageChannel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful!

  • @andyzman4387
    @andyzman4387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @sideyardmechanic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MrJrdlry22
    @MrJrdlry22 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is that a wire running straight from the battery to the ignition coil?

    • @sideyardmechanic
      @sideyardmechanic  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes it is. It is the ground wire for the coil. It is a positive ground system. That is how Pertronix said to wire it. I had it temporarily like that. Later I ran the wire to the ground on the block.

  • @cjohnsonlp
    @cjohnsonlp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @nathanrice1796
    @nathanrice1796 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting video.

  • @daltongraves2892
    @daltongraves2892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @sideyardmechanic  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @sideyardmechanic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @scottschmittmusic
    @scottschmittmusic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Neato

  • @johngoas2082
    @johngoas2082 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @EverydayKindaGuy
    @EverydayKindaGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @stevenkasten1149
    @stevenkasten1149 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @stevenkasten1149
      @stevenkasten1149 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sideyardmechanic 1959 Austin princess Rolls-Royce limo

  • @jameslangford4748
    @jameslangford4748 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I jump start a 6 volt positive ground ?

    • @sideyardmechanic
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @michaelbenardo5695 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @jameslangford4748 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelbenardo5695 Thank you

  • @stevenkasten1149
    @stevenkasten1149 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @sideyardmechanic
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @stevenkasten1149 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @stevenkasten1149
      @stevenkasten1149 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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

  • @MrBrendog67rat
    @MrBrendog67rat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    its ohms law low voltage, higher reastance

  • @notpoliticallycorrect618
    @notpoliticallycorrect618 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mine turn first push

  • @silentdeath9237
    @silentdeath9237 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ford went to 12v in 56

    • @sideyardmechanic
      @sideyardmechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ericstevenson1903
    @ericstevenson1903 ปีที่แล้ว

    7.2 V maximum on 6.volt

  • @sideyardmechanic
    @sideyardmechanic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @michaelbenardo5695
    @michaelbenardo5695 ปีที่แล้ว

    55 is the last year.

  • @ianrobinson9565
    @ianrobinson9565 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you are going to post anything around automotive electrics please know what you are talking about. Remember people look at these videos to help them with their own projects.

  • @rays124
    @rays124 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Power don’t travel through wire lern about power and energy

  • @rays124
    @rays124 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amps is not power