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Generator Pegs Ammeter!!
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Posted by chadd on January 05, 2007 at 09:01:17 from (4.188.131.138):
Hi guys, I am still working on our W6 with the generator problems. I will go through the steps of what I have done:
Original problem:Gen Wire came off of regulator and hit frame.
Solution:Got new Regulator and had generator rebuilt. Disconnected battery, installed assembly, reconnected battery, jumped batt and gen terminals with wire to polarize
Behavior:Would only reach the zero line at full throttle, otherwise drained.
Solution: Sent generator and Regulator back to repair shop
Behavior: After getting it back I disconnected battery,installed assembly,reconnected battery, polarized by jumping batt and gen terminals, Drained regardless of engine rpm or light switch settings
Solution: Sent generator and Regulator back to repair shop again.
Current problem: After getting it back, the gauge sits at zero when engine is off. Gauge is functioning, as it deflects when the lights are turned on. When tractor runs, ammeter is pegged at 30 amp DRAIN. Tried repolarizing, but has no effect. Tried switching to another old regulator that I cleaned the points on, did same thing, but when the tractor was shut off, it continued 30 amp drain until battery was disconnected (took about 2 sec to disconnect the cable)(I assume that means the points are stuck in it.) The guy at the repair shop told me it works fine with negative ground, but doesn't with positive ground on his machine. He suggested I reverse the electrical system of the whole tractor, which I told him I wasn't interested in doing. What the heck is causing this, should I just buy a new generator and regulator or go to a different rebuilder? The guy at the shop told me that he won't looking at it again because it can't be on his end. At the same time, I don't want to have to eat the cost of the rebuild and a new generator. Input Please?
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