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Ford 3600 Unique Battery Question
Thank you I'll make a jumper tonight and check the out with the field test. Let you knoe my results. -
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Ford 3600 Unique Battery Question
So i found the voltage is below 5v betwen the ground and the regulator terminal and ground with key switch on. So next i need to make the jumper from regulator to field terminal, from the diagram it looks like we keep the connections on the alternator and just put the jumper between them. Do... -
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Ford 3600 Unique Battery Question
Thank you I'll look for a diode, for my learning why would there be a diode and what does it do? The field terminal on the alternator also goes to the regulator also correct, if you were going to do a bypass of the regulator to test if you are getting higher output from the alternator it's done... -
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Ford 3600 Unique Battery Question
Yes external volt regulator and a motorola alternator. 4 wire on the alternator is what is on this 3600. I know this is long but bare with me this is interesting appreciate input. An now I think im even a little more confused ford service manual 3600 model wiring diagram shows only 3 wire... -
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Ford 3600 Unique Battery Question
Hey folks bumping this back up appreciate some input. Pulled the altnator took it to my buddies grandpa who rebuilds alternators and he went through it and freshened it up. Got time to put it on this eve and still only getting 13v out of it and battery light on. Help me here These alternator... -
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Ford 3600 Unique Battery Question
Meter checks good just checked another battery 12.6, 13.2 on the tractor...I think i would of smelled it but mayne this battery over charged or heated something up with it. It is only about a year old. Does anyone know what voltage the regulator wants to see to not throw a light? -
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Ford 3600 Unique Battery Question
Got my good fluke meter out. Battery light is on at cluster. 13.1 v at altnator grounded at battery and measuring to hot post on back of alternator. 1400 rpms, belt could go a little tighter and i will adjust it. Battery is showing 13.1v on this test while tractor is running. Showing 13.2v... -
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Ford 3600 Unique Battery Question
Have a different one I'm sure and would appreciate some input. Battery light come on the tractor, I found that 3 of my cell caps were missing off the tractor and that acid and been thrown out of the Battery. This is a die hard 4ldt with press on caps. I can't imagine these come off on their... -
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Key switch wiring for Diesel with heater, and safety switch.
UPDATE I got it going I appreciate all the help gentleman! I learned a lot, best I can tell this intake sensor was somehow shorting me out with the nicked wire underneath the fuel tank hood.. Can anyone tell me what the function of this is, it is wired to a light, light and wiring is good... -
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Key switch wiring for Diesel with heater, and safety switch.
Do you think it is worth pulling the starter and solenoid and testing it out on the bench to ensure it's working correctly, could an internal failure be causing the strange issues? -
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Key switch wiring for Diesel with heater, and safety switch.
I do have a test light, that might be a better option to trace back through it. I'll wire it all back up tomorrow and report in. -
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Key switch wiring for Diesel with heater, and safety switch.
Here is what my starter looks like also what I have been able to trace out. The thermostat sensor, traces to a green wire with blade connector that connects to the instrument cluster directly. Intake heater by the manifold directly runs to the key switch. From key switch, 1 wire sends power... -
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Key switch wiring for Diesel with heater, and safety switch.
Update wondering if I might have a ground issue. With my volt meter I get continuity between the neutral safety and the starter solenoid like we would expect (wires crossed for testing). However from the key switch side I'm getting continuity from the wire to temp sensor, and it also shows... -
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Key switch wiring for Diesel with heater, and safety switch.
Thank you sir very much appreciated! -
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Key switch wiring for Diesel with heater, and safety switch.
Thank you that makes sense I was just using my continuity tester to trace wires with the neutral safety wires crossed that makes sense how that all ties in.
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