Posted by Harold Evans on August 08, 2010 at 11:31:37 from (69.136.4.122):
In Reply to: Electrical Problems posted by Allen Goodman on August 08, 2010 at 08:11:41:
I had the same problem on my H, so I'll explain my solution and describe how you can make use of the same alternators you've already purchased.
After some research, I discovered that most single-wire (self exciting) alternators need well over a thousand RPMs to start producing current. Your tractors are lucky to produce a few hundred RPM when you rev them up. This is not good for a cold engine or even a warm one, for that matter, IMHO.
So, I did some research and discovered that you can use your current alternator with the addition of a few inexpensive parts to make it a three-wire alternator that will begin charging the moment you turn on your tractor. There are kits for this, or you can simply take your alternator to a local repair shop, like I did, and have it done for just a few bucks (probably much less expensive than trashing yours and buying another, at least).
If you'd like the links to the information I found on the Net, just drop me an email and I'll be happy to send them over to you in a return email. A Google search should produce the same information for you, however. I'd suggest just checking your local 'Yellow Pages' and finding a good alternator repair shop, however. The labor rate on this work is minimal.
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