[AT] 630 handclutch and charging problem

[George Willer]

Mike,

That's exactly right, unless... the ammeter is wired backward.  Easily
checked... see which way the needle goes when the lights are on and the
engine not running.  There's no possibility the lights can charge the
battery!  :-)

George Willer

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael P. Maynard" <mmaynard at rochester.rr.com>
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Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: [AT] 630 handclutch and charging problem


> Ricky, my guess is you have been misinformed...  the ammeter shows the
> direction that current travels... if its charging, it should always show
> + as its adding current to the battery....
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Ricky
> Prescott
> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 9:02 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: [AT] 630 handclutch and charging problem
>
> I finally adjusted the hand clutch to where I can easily back up to
> something.   I think the bolts were tightened unevenly.  The castle nuts
> are to the second hole of the studs.  Does this mean I need new
> clutches?
>
> The generator is showing about 10 to 11 amps positive on the gauge.  My
> friend told me last night that it was charging the wrong way and that I
> need to redirect the charge on the generator.  He said since it was
> positive ground it should show the charge on the negative side of the
> amp gauge.  It is not charging the battery as it has been hard to start.
> It started great yesterday after the battery charger had been on it for
> about an hour.  What do you think?  Ricky
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