Super C generator source

[mountain4don]

I have my father's 1954 Farmall Super C tractor, and still use it for mowing and general small scale work around the farm. But over the last year the original generator has stopped charging, but I can usually run it quite a while on the battery with a battery ignition. But I am getting tired of that and would like to purchase a new original, 6 volt generator for it. Does anybody have any suggestions on where I might find one? I am not opposed to having this one rebuilt either, but the local shop that used to do these went out of business several years ago.

 

[riverbend]

Have you checked to see that the voltage regulator hasn't pooped out ? They are usually what gives up on mine. I have had the best luck with Brillman Company regulators. Get the better quality one... If it is the generator you probably just need a set of brushes. They are not difficult to install.
Greg

 

[rustred]

a generator you seldom have to replace. they only usually need bushings and brushes and the commutator cleaned. sometime my tractor will stop charging and all i do is clean the commutator while it is running , using a fine piece of emery cloth. there is nothing to replace bushings or brushes as pretty well anybody can handle that. plus it could be the regulator also. John T. has a post on those instructions.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Before you buy anything, check to make sure you have a hot at the regulator, and that all the other wires have continuity. Make sure no broken wires behind gages, or on light switch or ammeter. If wiring intact, THEN go buy generator or regulator.

 

[Janicholson]

John T charging system step by step. Jim
System analysis

 

[gene bender]

First take the generator to a starter shop. It should be a Delco Remy probably a 1101501 on the tag.Cant buy a new one but you can get a rebuilt one from HARVEY BROS they are the best in the business. Then your regulator and wiring needs to be up to snuff. Are all componets grouNded check that with an OHM METER

 

[Red Mercury]

X2 on repairing/refreshing the one you have. There is usually very little wrong with a generator that can easily be repaired by almost anyone. Well worth taking one apart for a look-see before buying a new one or paying for a complete rebuild. Even the brushes, bushings, & bearing can last for years if not decades. The armature & field coils rarely need replacing. A lot of generators only needing minor service end up in the scrap pile.

 

[Red Mercury]

This might be similar to rusted's comment. One thing that has caused problems with one of my generators is oiling the rear bushing too frequently or using too much oil. Some newer/younger old tractor owners see oil cups on a generator and they like to oil them too frequently--I was one of those people at one time. The IH manual recommends oiling the generator every 60 hours. Over oiling can result in getting a film of oil on the commutator bars then dust from the brushes collects on the commutator causing the generator to stop charging. I took the generator apart and cleaned the commutator bars and brushes with isopropyl alcohol. I had to do this 3 or 4 times over a period of a couple of years to get rid of the oil residue--the generator on my WD-9 has worked perfectly for years since I did that last. I would have likely only had to do it once if I had put in a new set of brushes instead of trying to save the old ones.

 

[Brownie450]

With the engine running, ground the field
terminal & see if it charges.
If so, the generator is good.
Look to the regulator for trouble.
Jim

 

[mountain4don]

I recently replaced the voltage regulator, rewired the entire tractor to include ground wires to the ignition system and regulator base, and cleaned and polished the brush contact bars on the armature. The brushes looked good when I took the generator apart. And the coils showed continuity with an ohm meter. The loss of charging seemed to be intermittent over the last year, so maybe I better replace the brushes as a start. Now I need to figure out where to get a set of them. The generator is a 1100501 Delco.

 

[riverbend]

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