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| I recently bought an old 65,that isn't charging. Tried "flashing" regulator, and bypassing the regulator to test the generator, get about 2 volts out of it. I've googled how to switch to an alternator and got about 3 completely different stories... what is best way to proceed? thanks |
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Faunsdale, AL | The biggest challenge with converting to an alternator is getting it mounted up right. If you can handle that and a 10SI Delco will fit in there, you're good to go unless that tractor was 6 volt.
Even if it was a 6 volt, you can probably crank it on 12 for many years of occasional use before it damages anything (starter).
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Kingston,Mi | I have used a 6 volt starter on a 12 volt system on my Super A Farmall for over 35 years before it needed to be rebuilt, likely would have needed a rebuild after 60 years even if it had been on a 6 volt system all along. I would switch to an alternator unless you are planning on restoring the tractor and building a trailer queen.
Edit: my conversion was with a small Chrysler external regulator alternator (because I had it from a '65 Barracuda), we did this in the late 1970's.
Edited by BOGTROTTER 9/16/2015 07:35
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Central Iowa | I would get the generator checked out before converting. Maybe it only needs a set of brushes. If your tach/hr meter is driven off the generator, you will lose it if you convert. |
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| I have seen tach drive kits on the internet to go on the back of alternators. |
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Hagen Brothers farms,Goodrich ND | rtng - 9/17/2015 04:35
I recently bought an old 65,that isn't charging. Tried "flashing" regulator, and bypassing the regulator to test the generator, get about 2 volts out of it. I've googled how to switch to an alternator and got about 3 completely different stories... what is best way to proceed? thanks
This is a good and easy to follow plan to fit a delco SI series alterntor.
 (Delco alternator wiring and 12V conversion.jpg)
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| I'd run with no tack to have a alternator instead of a generator
but then I have seen things run for 8 to 10 years with no working alternator either !!!!!!!!!!!!
just not run after dark |
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