Generator --- Alternator

Posted by Farmall_Ryan on October 13, 2005 at 19:23:27 from (128.153.220.71):

The generator on my M has kicked the bucket. I do a fair amount of electric motor repair so I figured I"d take it apart and fix it. After dis-assembling and doing some testing I found that the armature coils have shorted. Thats one repair I don"t do on my own. I"m trying to decide on the best replacement method to follow. Here are the options I see:

1. Replacement armature for 6V Gen.
Price $96
2. 6V Pos. ground Alt.
Price $97
3. 12V Neg. Gnd. Alt. w/ 12V bulbs, 12V battery
Price $$$

Option 1 would be the simplest and still original, but it may be the least reliable due to other old parts on the generator...

Option 2 would be fairly simple other than some bracket making and wouldn"t require new, battery and bulbs...

Option 3 would be more expensive and time consuming to install, but it would be all new and the tractor would start better on the 12V...

*Right now the tractor is sluggish starting when cold with a fully charged 6V battery w/ 2 gauge new cable and all good connections.

What would you go with?

Follow Ups:

• Re: Generator --- Alternator El Toro 11:42:10 10/14/05 (0)
• Re: Generator --- Alternator John T 08:08:55 10/14/05 (0)
• Re: Generator --- Alternator chadd 05:34:28 10/14/05 (0)
• Re: Generator --- Alternator Dave in CT 00:18:00 10/14/05 (3)
  • Re: Generator --- Alternator Andrew Z 13:54:01 10/14/05 (2)
    • Re: Generator --- Alternator Dave in CT 16:07:52 10/14/05 (1)
      • Re: Generator --- Alternator Andrew Z 19:19:47 10/14/05 (0)
• Re: Generator --- Alternator McDiesel 21:58:24 10/13/05 (0)
• Re: Generator --- Alternator Bob M 19:33:57 10/13/05 (0)

Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]