Subject car: '50 Commander, six, automatic, four door.
Got this car not running, and unknown engine condition. Had to restore the wheels and put new tires on it to go any further. Now I need to try to crank engine over and maybe start it.
I would like to hear from all of you what your experiences have been with batteries in these cars. What brands, where purchased, stayed 6 volt or converted.
And now, to make a short story long, In the early '70s I bought a '51 Henry J in about the same condition. After some Mystery oil in the cylinders for about a week, new ignition parts, new belts and hoses and new tires, it was time for a battery. I went with an 8 volt for more spin power. It worked out well for me for the initial runs, but I went back to 6 volts long term.
In my search for a battery for my Commander, I found one at Tractor Supply that is a perfect fit. They also have a slightly larger one, but it would require modifying the battery tray to hold it. Anybody have any experience with "Traveller" batteries from TSC?
Does the stock sized battery hold up well under hard-to-start situations?
I'm not opposed to converting to 12 volt, replacing the generator with an alternator. Yes, it has a radio, but that's no problem. As for the starter, I have used VW 6 volt starters on my V-6 buggy engine for a long time. It's just a matter of short bursts, but those bursts usually get 'er done quickly.
Hoping to make this into a nice, reliable road trip car, but nothing fancy.
Would sure like to hear any stories of your experiences, and even opinions, please.
Got this car not running, and unknown engine condition. Had to restore the wheels and put new tires on it to go any further. Now I need to try to crank engine over and maybe start it.
I would like to hear from all of you what your experiences have been with batteries in these cars. What brands, where purchased, stayed 6 volt or converted.
And now, to make a short story long, In the early '70s I bought a '51 Henry J in about the same condition. After some Mystery oil in the cylinders for about a week, new ignition parts, new belts and hoses and new tires, it was time for a battery. I went with an 8 volt for more spin power. It worked out well for me for the initial runs, but I went back to 6 volts long term.
In my search for a battery for my Commander, I found one at Tractor Supply that is a perfect fit. They also have a slightly larger one, but it would require modifying the battery tray to hold it. Anybody have any experience with "Traveller" batteries from TSC?
Does the stock sized battery hold up well under hard-to-start situations?
I'm not opposed to converting to 12 volt, replacing the generator with an alternator. Yes, it has a radio, but that's no problem. As for the starter, I have used VW 6 volt starters on my V-6 buggy engine for a long time. It's just a matter of short bursts, but those bursts usually get 'er done quickly.
Hoping to make this into a nice, reliable road trip car, but nothing fancy.
Would sure like to hear any stories of your experiences, and even opinions, please.
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