Posted by Red Mist on August 18, 2008 at 15:40:56 from (67.142.130.40):
In Reply to: Totally Baffeled posted by nebraska kirk on August 17, 2008 at 18:23:31:
nebraska kirk said: (quoted from post at 18:23:31 08/17/08) I have a 1-wire alternator on my M, when I start it, I have to rev the engine to near max RPM to get the alternator to start charging. That is just the way it is with the self-exciting, 1-wire alternators. Just like Pete said, "They have a high kick in RPM. Once they kick in they then continue to charge even at a lower RPM. Just have to goose em to get em going."
I am not knocking the 1-wire, but this is EXACTLY why a lot of the electrical experts on this forum say it is better to have a GM 3-wire alternator over a one wire. My dog ain't in this fight - I still have 6-volt generators. But, I have had GM 3-wire alternators on other previously owned tractors.... mike
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