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    Model M - Electrical problem?

    Hi Watthour, I can't see the photo you posted. But, yes, fully clockwise kills the engine on mine too. I just couldn't get it started again. After some help from the others that posted - I narrowed it down to a problem with the fuse. I've got that temporarily fixed and I'm back up and...
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    Model M - Electrical problem?

    I believe I have another electrical problem with my 1949 M. It has been starting and running fine. Today, while it was running, I noticed that the ammeter needle wasn't moving and I was worried the battery wasn't charging. I played with the switch from low to high charge, and then turned the...
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    Model M - Electrical problem?

    M-Man, that is a good idea! I picked up a glass fuse holder so I could replace the one that's on there. But replacing with a new-type fuse makes sense and will be a lot easier in the future. The fuse that was in my tractor when I got it was a 20-amp. Is that what you run? It still has the...
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    Model M - Electrical problem?

    Thank you all for your input, especially M-MAN! Based on your advice, I went back to the fuse. The new one I put in yesterday was fine, but as I played around with it, I realized that both ends of the fuse holder were not staying together. When I held them together with one hand, I pulled the...
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    Model M - Electrical problem?

    M- Man, thank you! I didn't think about the battery not charging if the voltage regulator is working. So it makes sense that the needle wasn't moving if there were 6+ volts on the battery. I did check that fuse earlier and it was blown I had just replaced that fuse a month or two ago bc the...
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    Model M - Electrical problem?

    Thanks for the reply. That was my problem last year. I had the generator rebuilt this winter and until today, the ammeter was showing a charge. The battery is fully charged and has 6-volts on my tester. When I pull the starter knob I have plenty of juice.
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    Model M Electrical - Battery Won't Charge

    Hey guys, thanks very much for the input and troubleshooting. Here's the dumb mistake I made when I made all the connections last year - I never grounded the cut-out relay. So, after I went in today and grounded it, the ammeter is on the right side of the dial when running, and I'm getting...
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    Model M Electrical - Battery Won't Charge

    Hello, The battery isn't charging in my '49 John Deere M. I just had the 6-volt generator rebuilt at an electrical shop. It was tested before going out the door and works as it should. I hooked it up this weekend and the tractor started right up but the battery won't charge. It's a new...
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    Model M Electrical - Battery Won't Charge

    Guys, thanks so much for the troubleshooting procedures! I'll try them out as soon as I can and keep you filled in.
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    John Deere Model M Belt Pulley Assembly Removal for 3-po

    Hi Everyone, I'd like to remove the belt pulley assembly from my 1949 John Deere model M so I can install a three-point hitch. Looking at the shop manual, I'm not sure what parts need to come out to avoid problems down the road. If I remove all the mounting bolts and slide the assembly out...
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    John Deere Model M Belt Pulley Assembly Removal for 3-po

    I was able to take the belt pulley off after removing all four bolts, then "shimmying" back and forth while pulling back. It weighs about 40 pounds I would guess. I could take it out myself.
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    John Deere Model M Belt Pulley Assembly Removal for 3-po

    That sounds like what I wanted to hear :), pcsaw. Thank you!
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    6-volt generator pulley

    Thanks Pete - I'll give it a try.
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    6-volt generator pulley

    Hi, I've been working on the electrical system on a 1949 M that I recently got a hold of. The wires behind the dash were all chewed up by mice. I was happy that once I replaced the wire harness and ammeter, the tractor started up. Now I realize that the battery isn't charging. The ammeter...
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    Access to the M Dash

    Hotflashjr - Thanks for the reply. It took about 30 seconds to realize that my fat fingers weren't going to be able to get in the dash without removing the tank. Hate to take more apart than I had to, but since I realized the extent of damage in there, I had to get full access to replace all...
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