Posted by notjustair on February 12, 2017 at 06:12:19 from (184.191.48.136):
Years ago I added more lights to the old JD 8430. Since then it has always had an issue keeping up if I run them all and the A/C. I always figured I was out working the alternator so it didn't bother me a lot. The alternator hadn't been touched that I can remember so I should just have it refreshed. Anymore I don't do much night farming so I don't worry a lot about it. If I do I just high idle it for 30 minutes with everything off and it will start the next day.
Anyway, the dash only has a volt meter. Is there anywhere I could stick in an ammeter to see what is going on? This is just for curiosity sake so I don't care if it's on the engine. If I do it off the back off the alternator I will only get charging but I guess I can see what it maxes at and see if it is putting out rated amps. I'm just betting it isn't. It charges fine with just daytime loads, but the lights push it over the edge. The funny thing is, there are only 8 regular tractor lights total. The IH 886 has the exact same everything and has no issues at all. Who knows, there may be a ground issue.
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