1966 Case 310G - generator to alternator

MrBigDave

New User
Hi all, newbie here, first post after searching. So I picked a Case 310g Dozer with a 6-way blade and winch on the back this last summer for a backyard project. It needs a little TLC but it works for the most parts. One thing I noticed was the generator is not connected as both wires are cut. I found the other ends of the wires going to the regulator but there is not enough wire between them to connect. I am wondering why it was cut in the first place and am hesitant about just connecting them. So far it starts up ever time but I can only think the 2 batteries in it are not being charged and I will eventually have to do something about this. Saw in the parts section on this site a universal bracket to converting to an alternator. Has anyone done this? Simple, complicated? What do I need to do to make this happen other than the bracket and an alternator?

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Here is a little video my took of me moving some logs.

https://youtu.be/zZEXjvpu7fA
 
Nice video clip,you could try hooking up the generator and see what happens,the two wires,one will come from the F terminal on the regulator and connect to F on the generator,the other wire will go to the A or G on the generator,polarize the generator by momentarily tipping the A or G terminal with a hot wire,test for a charge,its likely the generator is there only for to carry the fan belt,if its shot you can change to an alternator,local junk yard for an alternator and mounting bracket,before fitting the alternator check the battery connections,nearly all old tractors were positive ground,alternators are negative ground and if connected the wrong way are rendered useless immediately,a one wire alternator is the easiest to hook up.
AJ
 
I replaced my generator with a one wire alternator. I removed the bracket form the engine block turned it "upside down" and it allowed the alternator to be mounted with no other issues except I needed a longer "thru bolt"
 
Thanks for the information guys.

Any direction for proper connection of the one wire alternator? I have seen ones with built in regulators, would that eliminate the need for the regulator on the crawler so long as I made all the necessary electrical connections to a wire block of some sort?

thanks again.
 
(quoted from post at 20:27:44 02/02/17) Thanks for the information guys.

Any direction for proper connection of the one wire alternator? I have seen ones with built in regulators, would that eliminate the need for the regulator on the crawler so long as I made all the necessary electrical connections to a wire block of some sort?

thanks again.

A quick search on youtube taught me all I need to know! Thanks all.
 
Remember to make sure the battery is connected negative ground,if you fit a Delco 10SI 1 wire alternator the one wire goes from the terminal of the alternator to the + side of the ammeter,if you don't have an ammeter you can connect to the hot battery cable on the starter,Google Delco 1 wire alternator and you will find several drawings of the setup.
AJ
 

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