[AT] 12-volt conversion

[Gene Dotson]

    I have used a Chrysler style alternator on my Case 700 diesel for at 
least 30 years. It is a very simple installation with one supporting long 
bolt for the bottom mount and the adjusting strap at the top. The 12 vold 
battery is direct from the alternator terminal to the ammeter. The regulator 
has a single wire from the key switch to regulator, then the control wire to 
one field lug and then ground the other field lug. Very simple and clean 
installation.

    I fried the commutator on the alternator working ground in the spring 
after at least 20 years on the unit. Recently bought a rebuilt 70 amp 
alternator on ebay for $19.95 and a new regulator for $9.95 from another 
listing. Should outlast me now.

    I currently have this tractor in the shop for an engine rebuild and 
repairing a lot of oil leaks. Put new seals in the power steering motor this 
week and started some of the cleaning. I bought a steam cleaner yesterday 
and now just have to wait for a warmer day to get the tractor out and steam 
it down. Tractor has to be split at the flywheel to install a new rear main 
oil seal. Flywheel has to come off since it has a 1 piece seal. Been under 
the weather with the flu the last 2 weeks, but getting better now, so hope 
to make a little better progress the next few days.

                    Gene