[Farmall] H Generator problems

[Jim Becker]

Since the ammeter shows discharge with the lights on, it is probably working 
fine and you are not getting anything out of the generator.  You probably 
have a bad connection somewhere so recheck all your connections (again!). 
Be sure you are using the correct diagram.  Make sure your grounds are all 
good.  The regulator needs a good ground.

Use a jumper wire and ground the F terminal of the generator directly to the 
frame of the generator.  Then check voltage at the A terminal, the BAT 
terminal of the regulator and at the battery.

Jim Becker        jim.becker at verizon.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Bledsoe" <ronbledsoe at wildblue.net>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 2:04 PM
Subject: [Farmall] H Generator problems


>I have an H with magneto ignition.I had the generator rebuilt and the shop 
>said the voltage regulator checked ok. I cannot get the amp meter to 
>register a charge in either the H or L position on the switch. When you 
>turn on the lights it shows a discharge. The voltage at the battery 
>terminals shows 6.3-6.4 volts. The old delco remy switch is not available. 
>I ordered a new switch, but it works the lights only.All the wiring has 
>been replaced and the connections checked and rechecked. Is there a way to 
>check the generator output other than the amp meter? OR??????
> Thanks
> Ron Bledsoe
> Lexington, OK