[AT] Problem with the Case 430CK generator

[k7jdj at aol.com]

If you can provide the Prestolite model number I can check with one of my local shops.  He has always come through for me, even on old Prestolite stuff.

Gary

Renton, WA

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Sloane <mikesloane at verizon.net>
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 10:18 am
Subject: [AT] Problem with the Case 430CK generator


The Prestolite 12 volt generator on the Case 430CK (gas) tractor stopped 
making electricity, so I took it down to the local auto electric place. 
He told me today (and showed me) that the field coils are open, and he 
is unable to locate replacements.

Normally I would say "the heck with the generator" and install a 
rebuilt/junkyard GM one-wire alternator. There are two problems with 
that approach: 1. the mechanical tachometer is driven from a gearbox on 
the back of the generator, and 2. Case used an oddball mounting for the 
generator that will make mounting an alternator a little tricky. (The 
cast generator bracket bolts to the top of the hydraulic pump body!) The 
guy at the shop *thought* that he remembered that GM made an alternator 
with a tach drive on the back, but he called around and couldn't find 
one. I can live without the mechanical tach, if that is the only 
alternative.

So my question is: does anybody have any suggestions? A Google search 
turned up nothing useful, and the tractor is needed for moving some 
large hunks of tree that I had cut down last week. 
<http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/ole-maple-tree-down/>

Thanks,

Mike
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