Alternator wiring
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09-06-07, 05:51 AM
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Alternator wiring
Hey Guys,
Where can I get a diagram of wiring up a GM one wire alternator and an amp meter on an old Oliver tractor which is
12 volt and has negative ground. I connected everything but, the
amp meter doesn't move at all and the battery won't hold a charge.
Thanks for any suggestions. George
Where can I get a diagram of wiring up a GM one wire alternator and an amp meter on an old Oliver tractor which is
12 volt and has negative ground. I connected everything but, the
amp meter doesn't move at all and the battery won't hold a charge.
Thanks for any suggestions. George
#2
09-06-07, 08:29 AM
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Are you sure the alternator is good? Try metering directly off the alternator to see if you are getting something in the 13-14 volt range.
Other thought: Does the alternator you are trying to use have an internal voltage regulator?
Here's some discussion on voltage regulators:
http://autos.yahoo.com/maintain/repairqa/battery_electrical/ques033_2.html
Other thought: Does the alternator you are trying to use have an internal voltage regulator?
Here's some discussion on voltage regulators:
http://autos.yahoo.com/maintain/repairqa/battery_electrical/ques033_2.html
#3
09-06-07, 04:07 PM
Maybe it's a generator. I put a new generator in my 6-volt positive ground tractor that also was hard to start and it cured the hard start AND the amp gauge once again worked.
