Well, a good bit of this has been covered by previous posters, so I will summarize and state what I know.
Most common problems I have found in order of occurrence:
1.) Dirty connections on wires: battery cables, VR connections, amp meter connections, generator connections.
2.) generator not properly polarized
3.) dirty commutator or worn brushes in Generator
4.) failed voltage regulator or cut out.
I prefer the US made Vr's, which are more expensive but also better quality.
People can disagree (and will), but a properly maintained, clean generator system will work and work well. Problem is, people don't want to take the time to maintain, nor for the most part, do they understand a generator system. Conversion to an alternator is immensely easier to maintain. 12v makes battery purchase easier on the wallet. However, neither will out perform a properly working 6v generator setup in my humble opinion.
If I had a true working older tractor, I would probably convert minimally to an alternator because I want to spend my time using it, not maintaining it (any more than I have to). My show tractors do some work, and always will, but that is not my source of income, so I can take extra time to tinker and maintain the generator and electrical systems. My thoughts........your mileage may vary.
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