Re: Re: 6 volt alternator
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Posted by Ford Man on September 17, 1998 at 17:42:17:
In Reply to: Re: 6 volt alternator posted by Jeff King on September 17, 1998 at 16:26:30:
: : My generator is kaput . Has anyone ever used a 6 volt single wire alternator to replace a generator on an N series tractor ? I can get an 80 amp for $80.00 and I wouldn't have to replace my battery , lights , etc. like I would going to 12 volt . : : I am a machinist , so making it fit would be no problem . Other than changing polarity of the ground , are there any other changes needed ? Is this a good idea ? : : Thanks in advance ! : : Ford Man : If you can get one that works, good deal. We've discussed this one before on this board. Couple of folks have said they have bought them and they don't work. All they really are is a 12 volt with a modified regulator. I'd be a little leery of them being able to handle the increased amperage demands of a 6 volt system. : Jeff King Jeff, Thanks for the quick response ! I missed the earlier discussion . What is it that doesn't work ? Does it just not keep the battery charged or what ? Am I better off spending a little more for a 12 volt ( battery , lights , etc. ). ? I read the other posts regarding the switch to 12 volts .But what do you do as far as wiring it up ? Just straight to the battery , but what do you do at the old regulator ? Disconnect the leads and hook them together ? What about the terminal block ? I know that I am asking a lot of questions and I appreciate your patience . Thanks for putting up with me ! Ford Man
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