ford 4000 charging

[farm it all]

ford 4000 not charging I had generator checked OK we installed new regulator still not charging we polorized regulator no charge . where to conect meter to generator only to recheck on tractor any help much app thanks this tractor is 6 volt positive ground

 

[Larry NCKS]

Get a volt meter and check battery voltage before you start the engine. Then start engine and connect voltmeter from big terminal on generator to ground. Batt cover voltage should be around 6 and charge should be around 7 volts.

 

[Keith Williams]

Is this where SouNdguy says something about useing an analog vs a digital meter (digital has numbers, analog has a needle). You do not get a true reading with a DIGITAL meter, more of a "rounded off" figure.
This does not mean it is charging, just that you may be getting a "misleading" reading. BTDT
If you look through the past postings, SouNdguy has given some real good instruction on how to troubleshoot the charging systems.
Keith