alternator check

randy41 · May 23, 2008

now the alternator seized. hope a new one isn't expensive.

RWolf · May 23, 2008

Sounds like you've just found your problem.

randy41 · May 23, 2008

RWolf said:
Sounds like you've just found your problem.

agreed

wrenchturner · May 23, 2008

I would not buy a new one. Take it to a local rebuilder.

randy41 · May 24, 2008

new ones are pricey....$370. I took the alternator apart and found that the ball bearing is shot. i took that off and then put the alternator back together and mounted it back on the tractor without the bearing. seems like i could use the tractor now. not sure how long without the bearing.
i'll look around for a place to get the alternator rebuilt on tuesday after the holiday weekend.

638 · May 25, 2008

If you run it without a bearing, you won't be getting it rebuilt. You'll be buying a new one!

ron

Leejohn · May 26, 2008

Sounds like it's leg pulling time.

randy41 · May 26, 2008

how would pulling my leg fix my alternator?

RobJ · May 30, 2008

randy41 said:
new ones are pricey....$370. I took the alternator apart and found that the ball bearing is shot. i took that off and then put the alternator back together and mounted it back on the tractor without the bearing. seems like i could use the tractor now. not sure how long without the bearing.
i'll look around for a place to get the alternator rebuilt on tuesday after the holiday weekend.

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