8n not charging right

[jupton]

I have a 51 8n sidemount Dis. 12v con.
that is letting water come out from under Bat. caps and run down the side of the tractor looks like white powder,y stuff .. also when i volt meter the Bat. i,m only charging 12.3 to 12.5 volts with tractor running . I get the same thing on the one wire pole on the back of the ALT. (12v Con) & my amp meter on the dash is on 0 and quvering.. This tractor should be charging 13 to 14 volts right? Oh Amp meter is new and been working fine.. Is my ALT. going out? should it not have more then 12 volt on the pole on back when it is started up & spinning ?

Thanks Jeff (TN)

 

[souNdguy]

ideally, 14-15 charge volts..

check the bat with a specific gravity tester.. it might have a bad cell if it is boiling over yet staying at low voltage.

if it is ok.. take alt in for a free test.

soundguy

 

[Dell (WA)]

jupton........ennytime you think you have "alternator issues", tak'em in to autoparts store for "free" checkout. Simple, eh?

Ennytime you think you have "battery issues", tak'er in to autoparts store for "free" checkout. simple, eh?

yeah, alternator should put out about 14.7-volts (it diminishes as battery gitts re-charged, usually about 15-mins)

Should 12.3-12.5 volts OVERCHARGE yer battery and boil white ACID down the outside of yer battery???......NO!!!

I'm notta fan of 1-wire alternator conversions 'cuz you haffta jazz yer COLD tractor engine to about 1800rpms before the 1-wire alternator starts charging. After it starts charging, it will charge at about 500rpms idle. Normally, 1-wire alternators are NOT ISSUE with automobile or motorboat conversions as you always haffta "gun" yer engine (and alternator) to gitt started. ........Dell, a 12V advocate for the right reasons

 

[jupton]

Thanks dell & soundguy

I will Take,m both in to auto parts for a test.

Jeff (TN)