Auxillary alternator hookup ?

[locknut]

Doing a project on the tractor using a 24V alt running off the mid pto.Do I need to use a disconnect or solenoid on the hot wire from the 1-wire delco to the battery? Will the batteries drain if I don't?

 

[SPIKER]

One if the tractor is a 12 v then you need to isolate the 24V from the 12V to begin with.

The alt if only used to power say a aux 24Vdc motor then you should still have 2 dual batteries (even if you use small lawnmower/motorcycle type batteries) the batteries need to be series together. 12+ 12- 12+ 12- then you will have 24V across the first 12+ to the last 12- points.

keep this separate from the tractors normal 12 volt system just to be safe, you can tie the ground of the tractor frame to the neg of the 24V without a problem but you should keep the 12 & 24 systems separate to avoid issues.

mark

 

[locknut]

One if the tractor is a 12 v then you need to isolate the 24V from the 12V to begin with.

The alt if only used to power say a aux 24Vdc motor then you should still have 2 dual batteries (even if you use small lawnmower/motorcycle type batteries) the batteries need to be series together. 12+ 12- 12+ 12- then you will have 24V across the first 12+ to the last 12- points.

keep this separate from the tractors normal 12 volt system just to be safe, you can tie the ground of the tractor frame to the neg of the 24V without a problem but you should keep the 12 & 24 systems separate to avoid issues.

mark

I got that stuff covered.Any thoughts on my question of battery drain if I just run a hot wire straight to the battery pack?

thanks

 

[GT2]

There needs to be a switch, or disconnect the wire when not using.

 

[locknut]

Thanks.I'll get one of those batt disconnect switches.I got a 60amp fuse holder and some 8 gauge wire,so it should be good to go.

 

[hr3]

Hay Locknut.. What are you useing it for ??? I'v been thinking about an electric winch logging setup for the back of my tractor..but I never thought about the charging system... "tractor has next to none".. But with an alternator off the pto... hmmm.. Gives me thoughts..!!! " THANKS"

 

[locknut]

Hay Locknut.. What are you useing it for ??? I'v been thinking about an electric winch logging setup for the back of my tractor..but I never thought about the charging system... "tractor has next to none".. But with an alternator off the pto... hmmm.. Gives me thoughts..!!! " THANKS"

A 24V/700 watt heater and 2 24V actuators on the FEL.

Winches suck up juice like crazy if you use them very much.Had an old Power Wagon years ago that had two batts and used the winch dragging logs till the motor died.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

As long as a single wire alternator is spinning it has to have somewhere for the power to go. It self induces . I will start arcing to its self and burn up if the power has nowhere to go.
Bill

 

[locknut]

Ready to mount under the tractor.How do you measure belt tension?Comments on fabrication welcome-don't want this to fly apart under there

Used 3/16 by 1-1/4 angle iron. 3/8 threaded rod for the pivot.Changed out the alt pulley to 1/2" from epicenter.

 

[Travelover]

My comment would be that the alternator needs a brace in the lateral direction (same direction as alternator shaft). Why? Because at some speed that alternator assembly will go into resonance and you will get a horrendous vibration. Back in the day, alternators were mounted on car engines this way and it caused all kinds of problems. Stiffer is better.