Posted by Texas! on February 02, 2013 at 06:22:20 from (216.169.227.20):
In Reply to: Ford 4000 alternator posted by S.B.Hahn on February 01, 2013 at 22:21:50:
Ford didn't build a 4 cylinder 4000 in 1968- it was a 3 cylinder but from your other descriptions you definitely have a 3 cylinder, post 1965 4000. Yes, the tractor originally came with a Lucas generator that drove the tachometer through a cable attached to the rear of it. The mechanic replaced it with a common GM 10si alternator that can be bought rebuilt for about $45. Changing the pulley on the front of the alternator will change it's speed causing an alternator driven tach to read incorrectly. You can buy a kit that includes the proper tach driving alternator to convert from the generator to an alternator. You can also buy a replacement instrument panel with new gauges for that tractor.
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