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  1. J

    12V System not charging

    Well, thanks to your help I'm charging again! Using my ohmeter and the diagram of the regulator I rang out the terminals, figuring it was bad. I then pryed off the cover and found...... Jiffy little solid state thing! Napa had the "old school" electro-mechanical GM VR, but it set me...
  2. J

    12V System not charging

    Not at all and I really appreciate you taking the time to walk me through it. I didn't have time, but to snap those photos last night. I'll dig deeper this weekend. What has me perplexed is that I'm certain it was charging. I've run the battery down more than once trying to crank on a crappy...
  3. J

    12V System not charging

    Per the green diagram, the only change to what I have now would be to add the switch in the black wire. I thought it was odd that the regulator would be "hot" all the time? With that said, why would you feel that it wouldn't work as is? Thanks again!
  4. J

    12V System not charging

    Yep, that'd be the one! Took a few photos just cuz I said I would. I'm going to confirm continuity between the connectors at the regulator and the alternator, but I'm guessin the regulator is toast. Thanks again for you help!
  5. J

    12V System not charging

    But still easily measurable? I'm using a Fluke 83 on auto range.
  6. J

    12V System not charging

    Pretty certain it's a GM alternator, but I'll have more details tomorrow. Thanks again!
  7. J

    12V System not charging

    Thank you very much for the sketch! I may have jumped too quickly in saying "that's the one". From memory, it looks very very close. I'll have another look here this evening and see if it's exactly the same or if there are any identifiable numbers. I'll snap a photo too. The sketch is a...
  8. J

    12V System not charging

    That'd be the one! I've been doing a little online research and found an external regulator setup like I've got. The wire colors are a little different, but there are two (rotor and field) from the regulator to that alternator. On is connected to the battery (bonded - not switched) and the...
  9. J

    12V System not charging

    My regulator does not appear to be the original??? Just guessing by the way it's mounted. I do believe however that some alternators use an external regulator.
  10. J

    Tire purchase

    Mine are BKT - 8 ply I also had trouble getting responses outta the online tire community. I did get a quote or two, but the freight was killer. I asked about freight to my local shippers dock where I could pick them up, but got no response.
  11. J

    12V System not charging

    I'm not certain what alternator it really is, other than it's got one large post for the BATT connection, then another two pole connector. I expected to see field supply voltage at one of the smaller ones (from the regulator?).
  12. J

    12V System not charging

    So, I've read a number of the topics here on the 12V systems, but have not really found what I need, which is basic troubleshooting of the alternator / regulator circuit. My old beast has the "typical" re-wire job, which needs to be cleaned up. I shoulda snapped a few photos so you all could...
  13. J

    Tire purchase

    Whatchya have to give for em? I shelled out $700 for a new set locally - no rims.
  14. J

    A no spark situation 8N front mount

    If you loose continuity to ground when the points are open, then the condenser is not shorted. Not sure what the capacitance should be, but there are digital meters that can measure it if you think you need to. I bet the condenser is fine if it's not shorted to ground. My ride showed similar...
  15. J

    Front loader question

    My 8N is set up with a Farm Hand FEL. I ran it pretty hard over the weekend, moving heavy clay soil. I ran into my wife's car, my back and arms feel like I was trampled by horses, but I'll tell ya - beats the heck outta the wooden handle!
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