Posted by Jim on March 14, 1998 at 19:39:58:
In Reply to: Re: Alternator, 1 wire for 450 Farmall, how do you wire up posted by Wesley on March 13, 1998 at 20:34:35:
: : Hello,
: : I just bought a 1 wire Delco alternator and mounted it on my Farmall 450. I was told it works when the engine is at a higher REV. Question, where does the wire go, straight to the Battery? My concern not knowing anything specific about this unit other than its a delco is that it will over charge my Battery. Do I need some new fangled Regulator or will it do everything by itself. Help me.
: : Eric
: Eric, if you want to know if its putting out charge, crank the tractor, pull the positive battery cable, if it contiues to run it is charging.
Quicker way to tell if a Delco alternator is charging is to touch the bearing in the center of the rear housing with a screwdriver,pocket knife, or nail. With the engine running the bearing will be magnetized if it's charging, and won't if it isn't. Try it sometime.