Fred Werring
Well-known Member
Converted an 8n to 12v 10 years ago. Bought a rebuilt 10si from Autozone.
My wiring was correct, used an idiot light, not a diode, had done a few other tractors so I had some idea what I was doing.
But never could get the alternator to start charging unless the engine was revved almost full throttle. Then it would continue to charge even if dropped back to idle.
Took it back, Autozone tested it, said it was fine. But I insisted, and got another one.
It did the same thing. Had other things to do, so just lived with it.
So the alt died this week, took it back (lifetime warranty) and got another.
It starts charging right away like it's supposed to.
Guess the rebuilder had a batch of off regulators when I bought the first one.
FWIW
My wiring was correct, used an idiot light, not a diode, had done a few other tractors so I had some idea what I was doing.
But never could get the alternator to start charging unless the engine was revved almost full throttle. Then it would continue to charge even if dropped back to idle.
Took it back, Autozone tested it, said it was fine. But I insisted, and got another one.
It did the same thing. Had other things to do, so just lived with it.
So the alt died this week, took it back (lifetime warranty) and got another.
It starts charging right away like it's supposed to.
Guess the rebuilder had a batch of off regulators when I bought the first one.
FWIW