Using the archives

super99 · Dec 29, 2020

Have they changed how the archives work?? I was looking for John T"s post about polarizing a generator. I went to modern view and in the archive search box, I typed in Polarizing a generator. All of the post that came up had nothing to do with polarizing a generator, so I tried a search for John T's posts, same thing. Never did find it. Years ago, I could type in a word and only posts related to the topic came up or I could put in a name and all of that persons post came up. What am I doing wrong???

tomturkey · Dec 29, 2020

Super 99, I experience the same dilemma. Are we doing something wrong??? I also recall when the archives were more search friendly. I also assumed that John T's trouble shooting writing would always be available. So I never made a hard copy. Also the 6 to 12 volt conversions schematics were great, but I never made a hard copy, thought they would always be searchable. gobble

John M · Dec 29, 2020

Dont use the archives. Use the Search bar.

rustred · Dec 29, 2020

touch A to F on regulator to get a spark like striking a match.

SVcummins · Dec 29, 2020

used red MN · Dec 29, 2020

Here it is, I found it by doing a web search or Google using..Yesterdays tractors John T polarizing..
I have found that using both an Author and Keyword for some reason severely limits the YT Search returns. I did just enter ..John T.. as an Author search and all his posts seem to show up. There is a lot to swim through there though. I have often wondered about the tips they give to use AND underlined etc. Never really had any luck with that helping. I am 99 percent of the time posting from an iPhone so that probably makes a difference.
Trouble shooting post

Duner Wi · Dec 29, 2020

Is this what you are looking for?
https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=farmall&th=665110

used red MN · Dec 29, 2020

I should add that the Search I am using for ..Author.. is just poking the Search link on the heading in Modern view. Really wish we could edit posts here.

Dieseltech · Dec 29, 2020

I have best luck clicking the blue archive search line, then listing what I want.

wore out · Dec 29, 2020

(quoted from post at 17:45:27 12/29/20) touch A to F on regulator to get a spark like striking a match.

BAD BAD BAD advice, rust and cummins, it's only good for "A" type charging systems and MANY old tractors (and vehicles) have "B" type charging systems, which need to be polarized differently.

teddy52food · Dec 29, 2020

No current in A or F so no spark. Which system? Bat to A in one & bat to F in the other.

rustred · Dec 29, 2020

Yes I screwed up.

super99 · Dec 29, 2020

I'll try to remember the search bar. I took the battery out of the Oliver 550 and when I put it back in it doesn't charge, so I was /am trying to find the page for the proper way to polarize the generator. I copied it and will put it in the shop manual so I have it. Thanks, Chris

SVcummins · Dec 30, 2020

I’m going to have to get my book see if it shows the type of
system you show ?

riveroadrat · Dec 30, 2020

I have the same problem with the search now. Someone changed or "improved" that function. I complained to the moderator bit it's still the same. I always liked --if it ain't broke don't fix it.

MarkB_MI · Dec 30, 2020

I prefer to search the YT archives using Google. Just add the keyword "site:yesterdaystractors.com" to your other search words and you'll probably find what you're looking for.

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