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To-20 12v conversion problem

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mo

07-15-2003 17:46:23




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I have switched my t020 over to 12volts. I used a 3 wire delco alt. I wired the alt just like the chaRT on this site with 1 exception. I did not put a diode in the wire that gets hot fron the ignition switch. My tractor will run even with the switch off and the pos. bat cable removed. Is the diode the problem. Also when I start it up the ammeter goes to 30 and stays burried. Is this normal. I dont think that the alt should be putting out this much on a new batt and no acc. running.

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Ray-s

07-15-2003 20:56:06




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 Re: To-20 12v conversion problem in reply to mo, 07-15-2003 17:46:23  
This might refer to your problem.

Here is a rear view of my tractor. On the dash below and left of the ammeter you can see the Side Marker Lamp alternator "idiot" light. The purpose of the light in the conversion is to prevent the backflow of electricity in the excite circuit. If the light bulb is omitted from the conversion, the engine will continue to run even after the key is turned off due to the backflow of electricity from the P1 terminal on the alternator to the "ACCESSORY" post on the Terminal Block, and then out to the coil. For best results, use a lamp that utilizes the #194 (or #193) bulb. Initially, I used a small "indicator light" that installed through a single hole in the dashboard and had 2 spade connectors on the back, and was much smaller than the Side Marker Lamp. The drawback was that I had to rev the engine to nearly full throttle to get the alternator to excite and begin charging. I wasn't too thrilled about doing that each time I started the engine, so I went out and got the correct parts. If you desire, a 1 amp 50 volt diode can also be used in lieu of the light bulb.

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ALAN

07-15-2003 20:24:18




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 Re: To-20 12v conversion problem in reply to mo, 07-15-2003 17:46:23  
Mo, if you'll e-mail me (put 12v conv in the subject) I'll be happy to send you a working diagram & also a writeup. Neither of these use a diode & work just fine. Dad's TO-35 has been using 12 volt this way for about 10 yrs now with no problems at all. Good luck - ALAN



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