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[stevieb49829]

Thank you !!! I appreciate everyone of you!!! mae is running, putt'n like a true ford i am on my own with this piece of machinery and yall got me thru it. I really didn't think i had enough sense to do this and to be honest i get a little shaky with things that are out of my wheelhouse..i will repost when i get her cleaned up and do some maintenance cant say thank y'all enuf!!

Keep us posted. We love success stories. steve

 

[Janicholson]

Thank you !!! I appreciate everyone of you!!! mae is running, putt'n like a true ford i am on my own with this piece of machinery and yall got me thru it. I really didn't think i had enough sense to do this and to be honest i get a little shaky with things that are out of my wheelhouse..i will repost when i get her cleaned up and do some maintenance cant say thank y'all enuf!!

Yippeee! Jim

 

[docmirror]

With a new batt, lets test the alternator to insure you don't ruin your new batt by discharging it. You will need a multimeter, and they can be had for 7 dollars at Harbor Freight:

7-Function Digital Multimeter

Amazing deals on this 7 Function Digital Multimeter at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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Or you can order from Amazon and spend more. They are also avail at Lowes and HD. You will likely need this for other jobs, but first we'll test the alternator output. Put the black post lead into the COM or ground receptacle. Put the red post lead into the V/ohm/mA receptacle. You are now ready to measure the voltage of the battery.

Turn on the multimeter switch, and set the rotary dial to 20 DCV (volts). With the key off, and engine stopped, touch the red test lead of the multimeter to the + terminal of the battery. Touch the black test lead to the - terminal, or any good clean ground on the engine. Read the meter value. It should be something like 12.46 VDC. Anything around 12 VDC is what you are looking for. Turn off the meter, and start the engine. Rev the engine a bit, and let it sit running for a few minutes.

Set the throttle up a little bit faster than idle, but not full speed. Just a little higher than idle is fine. Turn the meter on and still on 20 VDC range. Repeat touching the red meter test lead to batt + and the black test lead to battery -. Check the reading on the meter. We are looking for a charging voltage of about 13.8 to 14.3 depending on the condition of the battery, and the quality of your alternator.

If the reading is below the first reading, like 12.1 or 11.8, your alternator is not putting out any charge voltage. It should be removed, bench tested at the auto parts store, and replaced if it's bad. Remember to take off the ground cable to the battery before working on the charging system.

If the voltage reading is 13.3 and above, your alternator is fine.

 

[Bob NY]

Thank you !!! I appreciate everyone of you!!! mae is running, putt'n like a true ford i am on my own with this piece of machinery and yall got me thru it. I really didn't think i had enough sense to do this and to be honest i get a little shaky with things that are out of my wheelhouse..i will repost when i get her cleaned up and do some maintenance cant say thank y'all enuf!!

Congratulations. I have some other news for you. Your tractor is newer than you thought. It is definitely a 1951 or 1952.

 

[lisamedic]

Thank you.