Posted by Bob M on March 05, 2008 at 11:47:18 from (151.190.254.108):
In Reply to: Generator problem posted by Dalton Sogla on March 04, 2008 at 19:59:02:
I agree with Walt. Bring in someone who is familiar with old tractor electrics and let them at least identify the source of the problem.
Fortunately the wiring on a DC is pretty straightforward and probably identical to the wiring on Deere, IHC, etc. tractors of the same era. So anyone familiar with the electrics on any tractor made about the same time as your DC should be able to figure out your problem without much difficulty.
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If I were to guess based on what you've shared above, there's wire rubbing or broken somewhere between the generator and the ammeter. And the worn wire is now shorted to ground.
Further if you've seen sparks/smoke coming from the regulator it will need to be replaced no matter what else you discover is wrong...
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