Ford 850 tractor converted to 12 volt system. The alternator is not charging the battery.
The tractor runs fine the switch can turn off power allowing the push button to start.
We have I believe an original solenoid. 1 post for power, 1 post for ground and 1 small post in the middle. There is a 3 poll key switch and a new ground starter push button. The alternator has two wires.
We are able to get key switch to turn off and on power. Push Button switch works in neutral to start tractor and the tractor runs great.
Battery is new along with cables.
The alternator has 2 wires, 1 alternator wire is connected to the positive side of the 1 post solenoid where the positive battery cable is connected. The other wire of the alternator is connected to the 3 post switch post also connecting the coil.
So I am guessing the second alternator cable is not connected in the correct place.
Please advice how a 2 wire alternator is wired in this situation and how to test it is charging.
Thank you for you help.
Sally
The tractor runs fine the switch can turn off power allowing the push button to start.
We have I believe an original solenoid. 1 post for power, 1 post for ground and 1 small post in the middle. There is a 3 poll key switch and a new ground starter push button. The alternator has two wires.
We are able to get key switch to turn off and on power. Push Button switch works in neutral to start tractor and the tractor runs great.
Battery is new along with cables.
The alternator has 2 wires, 1 alternator wire is connected to the positive side of the 1 post solenoid where the positive battery cable is connected. The other wire of the alternator is connected to the 3 post switch post also connecting the coil.
So I am guessing the second alternator cable is not connected in the correct place.
Please advice how a 2 wire alternator is wired in this situation and how to test it is charging.
Thank you for you help.
Sally