Re: Re: Re: Re: Alternator Conversion Wiring Diagram

Posted by Bus Driver on November 22, 2000 at 17:49:07 from (64.53.28.200):

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Alternator Conversion Wiring Diagram posted by Tom S. on January 27, 2000 at 10:46:04:

TomS is exactly right about the diode and the idiot lamp. The lamp (or a 5 watt 44 ohm resistor) furnish enough amperage to excite the alternator but limit the current back to a value less than the ignition requires. I prefer the resistor as it is more rugged than the diode and while the diode can be installed backward and not work, the resistor works either way. I put my exciter wire on the battery terminal of the ignition coil. The resistor (or lamp, or diode) is between the coil and the alternator. When I turn on the ignition, the alternator is "excited" and when I turn off the ignition, the exciter current stops. No extra switches and nothing to forget to turn on or off.

Follow Ups:

Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Alternator Conversion Wiring Diagram 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 ]