Generator to Alternator Conversion on a Super 55

[rpneal44]

I have a gas Super 55 that I have had constant charging issues with. I'm ready to pull the plug on the generator/regulator and replace them with an alternator. I've checked this forum and not found the specifics I would like. Is there a preferred alternator of choice? Any wiring references someone could share? maybe even a wiring diagram from someone who's done this particular tractor? Any "gotchas" of which I should be aware?

 

[scootergmc]

Have you read this article? https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/pages/artint76/

 

[greg krush]

Any one wire alternator should work, simply attach the hot wire and tape off the others.

 

[rpneal44]

Have you read this article? https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/pages/artint76/

Thank you. Excellent article that I had not found. Fortunately my tractor is already 12v neg grd. Do you know where I might find the final wiring schematic?

 

[rpneal44]

Any one wire alternator should work, simply attach the hot wire and tape off the others.

Thanks for the reply. but...attach it to what?

 

[J.Wondergem]

if you have a amp gauge attach it to that. if you don't attach it to the hot stud on the starter solenoid.

 

[scootergmc]

You have to get back to the positive terminal on the battery since it's negative ground. That could be direct or through a voltmeter, starter solenoid, etc. Depends on your configuration. Search "one wire diagram tractor" on google and check out the images (and fuse locations). See if something you have fits one of the diagrams.

 

[J.Wondergem]

if you have a amp gauge attach it to that. if you don't attach it to the hot stud on the starter solenoid.