Re: To convert or not to convert

Posted by K-Mo on March 03, 2009 at 05:55:09 from (65.169.189.2):

In Reply to: To convert or not to convert posted by ADLM on March 02, 2009 at 23:07:39:

Installing an alternator on an Farmall A doesn't require any non-reversable modifications.
The greatest advantage of an alternator is reliable recharging of the battery. These tractors were designed to work all day long which allowed the generator system plenty of time to recharge the battery. If you start and restart with only short run times, the battery will not get recharged. If a battery is not kept fully charged, it will sulfate and fail. An alternator will provide for a quick recharge for short run times. An alternator can provide 30-40 amps recharge if necessary while the generator would be more in the 6-8 amp range.
I use a basic 3-wire Delco 10SI. If you go with a 1-wire, it needs to have a special low turn-on regulator due to the low RPM. With the 3-wire, the ignition switch turns on the regulator. Additionally, if I have a failure, the basic Delco 10SI is readily available at the auto parts store.
K-Mo

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