Posted by bcarter2 on November 06, 2008 at 17:59:24 from (74.14.106.230):
In Reply to: 6 volt charge posted by MKL on November 06, 2008 at 17:37:49:
I've got a similiar question. A little History: I have super A with 6 volt system. A couple of years ago, I took my generator to a shop to have them rebuild/test it. They said it was fine, just needed to be cleaned up, they did install a new voltage cut out relay. When I put it back on the tractor, it still didn't seem to charge, and I basically gave up. This spring, I put a new 6 volt battery in, and just charge it as required. Tonight, I was determined to give it another shot. I started by replacing all the wires and connectors and wired them according to the wiring diagram. ( Note: I didn't touch the wiring for the lights today, and they seem to work fine) So after getting everything wired, I'm still getting nothing on the Amp meter. When I turn the lights on, it goes into discharge (moves quit a bit, 5A maybe), but it does not show any charging on H or L. I went through the trouble shooting charts, grounding switch, grounding field terminal, Jumpin between bat. and Gen. or cut out relay, still nothing. The only test that I haven't done yet is trying to get it to run as a motor.
So here's some more info:
When I put my voltmeter on the battery (engine off) it's 6.3 volts or so. When I do it with the engine running, it jumps between 8 and 12, is this normal ???
Also, when I put the charger (ac charger) on the battery, the meter showed it was taking 9 amps, which makes me believe that the gauge should show at least a couple of amps, am I wrong in thinking this ?
What are the chances of the gauge not working in the pos. direction?
I read that if you are showing more voltage on the battery when the tractor is running, it's gotta be charging, is that correct?
Thanks in advance, and sorry MKL if I high jacked your thread !
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