Charging Problems - Poor Ground

Posted by Dave U on July 10, 2001 at 05:36:20 from (162.70.223.171):

I want to thank everyone who participates in this discussion board. As I was restoring my tractor I would always take the time to search the archives to learn what and how others had handled my next restoration task. I know I saved many hours not making mistakes or using the tips offered. Now I would like to partially repay my debt.

After reassembling my A, everything worked except it would only charge if I grounded the field coils. I was careful to clean the paint off the mating surfaces of all the parts requiring a ground, including the generator and regulator. However, I neglected to think about the connection between the light switch box and its connection to the steering post. Last night, I tried running a ground wire from the battery to the mounting bolt of the light switch box and the charging system worked normally. I then carefully cleaned a small around the hole in the steering post for mounting the Light switch box, and I used a new flat and lock washer. Now the charging system works normally 2-5 amps on the low setting and 10 amps on high setting.

The lesson learned here is, if you paint clean the mating surfaces for all the part that require a ground. The lights, generator, starter and ignition system all require a good ground. Don’t overlook the switch box. I hope this tip helps someone about to paint.

Dave Ulm

Follow Ups:

• Re: Charging Problems - Poor Ground Red Raider 09:29:20 07/10/01 (0)
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• Re: Charging Problems - Poor Ground Jeff 06:22:29 07/10/01 (0)

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