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Rick

09-06-2000 19:22:49

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After debating whether or not to take the alt. in for testing, I decided to talk to a guy that has an alt and starter shop in town. He said for a nominal fee(1 6 pak michelob) he would "work me in this aft." I loaded up the tractor and took it to him. I cranked the tractor and the alt was putting out 13.5 volts. The ammeter was pegged out at this point. He said to ignore the actual
reading and use it as an idiot guage. Has anyone
heard of the ammeter guage being not accurate? I am finally to the point of going to our lake and breaking in the engine. I thought some joy-riding at varing speeds for a couple of hours followed by bush-hogging around the lake. We bush-hogged two weeks ago with the 1952 farmall so it should be an light workout. I'll change the oil after bush-hogging. Total estimated time: 5 hrs.
Your thoughts would be appreciated. Much thanks to everyone that has helped me out. You guy's are truly the best resources available.

Rick 8N 245054

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Claus

09-07-2000 09:53:25

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Re: overcharging update in reply to Rick, 09-06-2000 19:22:49

Several of us gave you better advice and did not even get one can of suds. I suggest you reread the previous advice to solve your problem. Ammeters are inexpensive as Dell said. Also you need to have a inexpensive volt meter. These can be gotten at various outlets for about $10.00. Any advice that involves troubleshooting the electrical system will involve you using a voltmeter. Of course you can allways take your tractor and some sixpacks to the guy who said to use your ammeter as an idiot gauge. Happy Motoring
Claus

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Dell WA)

09-07-2000 00:09:19

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Re: overcharging update in reply to Rick, 09-06-2000 19:22:49

Rick..... .thanks for update.

Your alternator friend is only semi-incorrect. I wouldn't use any dashboard Amp meter to measure 3.4 amps or 9.7 amps but I would judge the reading to be about 5 amps and 10 amps which is accurate enuff. Therefore if your ampmeter is reading 30 amps (pegged) I'd say it was time for a "second" opinion.

His 13.5 volts of charge doesn't support the 30 amps of charge unless you have a very bad 12 volt battery (dead cell).

Bottom line, yes, ampmeters can and do go bad.

Take your suspect ampmeter out of the tractor dash and ask your friend to check it out which should be eazy enuff for a good alternator shop to do and really new ampmeters don't cost that much anyways.

I'm more concerned that the alternator's internal voltage regulator is bad..... ..Dell

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