Im working on my IH 284 with a Hitachi Alternator and a solid state voltage regulator. Electrical is one area where my knowledge is lacking.
The tractor was not charging so I replaced the voltage regulator. (inexpensive amazon replacement). It lasted a month and went bad so I replaced it again but immediately found that it was not charging, and within a minute the regulator was hot to the touch.
I have tried to trace all the wires and all appear in good shape with good continuity.
Could this be an alternator problem? Or bad regulators and I need to shell out the cash for a high quality regulator?
Thanks.
(I know this is an IH question, but it relates to all brands)
The tractor was not charging so I replaced the voltage regulator. (inexpensive amazon replacement). It lasted a month and went bad so I replaced it again but immediately found that it was not charging, and within a minute the regulator was hot to the touch.
I have tried to trace all the wires and all appear in good shape with good continuity.
Could this be an alternator problem? Or bad regulators and I need to shell out the cash for a high quality regulator?
Thanks.
(I know this is an IH question, but it relates to all brands)