B electrical- I'm missing something!!!

Posted by Ron on March 01, 2003 at 15:21:49 from (152.163.189.203):

Here is the deal:

When tractor is running I am getting a reading of 7.2 volts (this is a 6 volt,pos ground)from the wire that runs from one of the regulator lugs that goes to the ignition switch.

I am also getting a reading of 7.2 volts from the regulator lug ( middle one) that runs to the light switch.

I get a 10 amp charge showing on the ammeter

Here is the part I can't figure out. When the lights are turned on ( I only have the stock lights)the ammeter shows a 3-5 amp discharge and will not recover. I diconnected the wire running to the fuse (middle lug that was producing 7.2V) and jumped a wire frm the other wire that was also producing 7.2V(this is the one going to the ignition switch). With this arrangment the ammeter bounces around from a 3-5 amp discharge to a 10 amp charge.

In addition, I think I have someting "leaking " the battery dry. It does'nt seem to hold a charge correctly (new battery).Is this problem the regulator? light switch?.....

Oh yea,the lug on the regulator that goes to the light fuse is always hot - is that correct?

I appreciate your help!

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• Re: B electrical- I'm missing something!!! Bob M 15:31:08 03/01/03 (0)

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