[Farmall] 330u generator

[Matthew Dickinson]

I'm beginning to think it's more of a generator problem - last night took the cover off of the voltage regulator, and it's all shiny and clean inside - doesn't look over 3 years old!

The wiring seems pretty sturdy running into it, but i'll probably just re-wire it to be on the safe side - thinking the generator might be happier for a rebuild though. 

It will be good to get working on the tractor again, rather than just using it and giving it a bit of love and attention - i know the steering box will be in dire need of some care, there's quite a bit of play in it, and i've adjusted it already but that didn't fix much. It was cold in the winter, and i'm looking forward to getting a coat of paint on it.

Thanks for your ideas, i'll let you know how things work out!

Matthew


On Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:48:02 -0400, "Andy Wander" <awander at verrex.com> wrote:
> Matthew:
> 
> There will be brushes, and bushings or bearings inside the generator.
> These are things that can be pretty easily serviced.
> 
> The commutator(where the brushes rub) may be worn and need recutting or
> undercutting. That really requires a lathe to do the cutting.
> 
> The rotor could may be shorted or open. The same for the stator(field)
> could. In either of these case, if you don't already know how to fix it,
> you will probably not want to do it yourself.
> 
> 
> 
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> Of course there is. There are brushes, and bushings/bearings.
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> Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:52:41 +0000
> From: Matthew Dickinson <matt-at at alpha345.com>
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> Thanks, it's been quite strange to troubleshoot - i've replaced the ends
> on both battery cables, and this has made cranking easier - suspect
> there was a bad connection to the battery, but the generator randomly
> charges/discharges now - with the lights on it charges, turn them off,
> it discharges.
> 
> There's nothing serviceable inside the generator itself  is there?
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Matthew
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