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Posted by Mr. C.W. MEEKINS on October 15, 1999 at 12:16:28 from (131.122.81.31):
In Reply to: Re: electrical problems with 600 ford posted by MikeH on November 10, 1998 at 12:48:58:
: : tractor will jump start and run until the battery runs out of juice. had the alternator tested and it works. have new battery. HELP..... : It's going to sound sarcastic, but the only thiween the alternator and battery. If all else stumps you, break the connection and put an ammeter in series to watch it charging or not. Does the alternator have a built in regulator or is it separate? They come both ways. If separate, check that. Also make sure the battery polarity is right for the alternator. With the original Ford 600 electricals, you had a generator and 6V positive ground. With most add on alternators, you would need 12V negative ground. The starter doesn't care, 6V-12V, pos or neg ground. Hope this helps. : From:C.W. Meekins-be sure to put a voltmeter across the battery terminals with the engine running. -you should measure voltage greater than 12v (13.4-14.8) in a normally operating - system.
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