Massey 175 orignal generator

[MatthewT]

I'm looking to find a rebuilt generator for a diesel 175 with tach drive. Currently I have a newer generator but there is nowhere to attach the tach. Any suggestions?

 

[ptfarmer]

Some places sell a GM one wire alternator with a cable tach drive on the back. Here they sell the alternator, but you have to ask them to see if they have the bracket to mount it, unless you can fabricate a mount for it http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/Massey-Ferguson-175_Alternator-with-Tach-Drive_ADR0327.html

 

[acadam20]

Best option is to buy a alternator with the tach drive and eliminate the generator. 175s and 180s both had a 236 Perkins diesel and both had factory alternators in later years. I would call a few bone yards and try to find some factory brackets and change it over (it will be 3 part numbers you would need). I just did this on my diesel 180. It will require you to buy 2 longer bolts for the front of the thermostat housing. One of the bolts is a stud. I pulled that stud and used a bolt in its place but one could always buy a longer stud. If none of these sound appealing and you still want a generator I still have my old generator with the tach drive on it I would consider parting ways with. I will say my gauge didn't work so I can't promise the generator works but the tractor seemed to start most the time (it had other issues and would sometimes require a lot of cranking) so I guess it was charging the battery. If it is not working it can always be rebuilt.