Help me help me help me!
First off, Hello again. Last time I was here, I was fixing a broke axle on my SC and replaced a bull gear. All went well with that.
So, I finally got around to working on my charging system (was always in a discharge state). Only way it would ever charge is if I tapped on the regulator box, then it would charge for a while and stop. Other wise, it would discharge until it wouldn't have enough strength to turn over.
It is original 6 volt positive ground. I popped off the generator which is the correct one for the tractor based on the parts manual and the number on the identification tag. So, good there. It is a fixed three brush generator. I removed the generator and put new field coils in it, cleaned the armature, new brushes and bearings. Had it tested and it put out 6 amps just fine under load.
I ordered a new regulator. And, I polarized the system by following the owners manual.
After all this, it charged for a good while when I first started it. Was pushing about 3-4 amps. Then I looked down and noticed it wasn't charging.... showing a slight discharge. It has stayed like this ever since and I have given it ample opportunity to kick on. It just went until it drained the battery.
Why is this happening to me. I have repaired this system several times (rebuilt the generator or replaced the alternator). Best I get is I have to tap on the regulator to get it to charge and then it will charge for a very short time.
Battery takes a charge on my trinckle charger.
What could be causing this situation? Any suggestions. 1) I plan on disconnecting a battery lead and checking for a current draw.
Is it possible I have a small short somewhere that would upset the regulators ability to sense? Coil? or Starter?
Let me know. Thanks!
First off, Hello again. Last time I was here, I was fixing a broke axle on my SC and replaced a bull gear. All went well with that.
So, I finally got around to working on my charging system (was always in a discharge state). Only way it would ever charge is if I tapped on the regulator box, then it would charge for a while and stop. Other wise, it would discharge until it wouldn't have enough strength to turn over.
It is original 6 volt positive ground. I popped off the generator which is the correct one for the tractor based on the parts manual and the number on the identification tag. So, good there. It is a fixed three brush generator. I removed the generator and put new field coils in it, cleaned the armature, new brushes and bearings. Had it tested and it put out 6 amps just fine under load.
I ordered a new regulator. And, I polarized the system by following the owners manual.
After all this, it charged for a good while when I first started it. Was pushing about 3-4 amps. Then I looked down and noticed it wasn't charging.... showing a slight discharge. It has stayed like this ever since and I have given it ample opportunity to kick on. It just went until it drained the battery.
Why is this happening to me. I have repaired this system several times (rebuilt the generator or replaced the alternator). Best I get is I have to tap on the regulator to get it to charge and then it will charge for a very short time.
Battery takes a charge on my trinckle charger.
What could be causing this situation? Any suggestions. 1) I plan on disconnecting a battery lead and checking for a current draw.
Is it possible I have a small short somewhere that would upset the regulators ability to sense? Coil? or Starter?
Let me know. Thanks!