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futuorganics
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in Fairburn. Ga. Just south of atlanta
BATTERY ON FIRE!!!
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Cord
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Based on your abilities, I would pony up for the original alternator. Installing a different alternator is not an easy thing to do. You will need to fabricate a bracket to mount and tension it. You will need to wire the alternator. You will need to route a belt to it. Spend the money for a replacement oe alternator. Before you disconnect it, draw a picture of the wires. Note both the wire color and the terminal type. Consider using different types of tape to mark the connections. Now go to the battery. Trace the wire down to the connection. It will either go to the starter or the frame. Mark the hot wire with a piece of red electrical tape. Now trace it again. Do it a third time to make sure you have things right.
Does anybody know if this tractor has a fuseable link he may have blown?
Does anybody know if this tractor has a fuseable link he may have blown?
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I 'd agree with the OEM replacement, unless you could find an alternator that fit the factory brackets.
That's what i did onmy 1700.. the mom-n-pop alternator shop found me one that fit the same as the original, and I wired it in using an old chrysler style VR.. charged great.
Soundguy
That's what i did onmy 1700.. the mom-n-pop alternator shop found me one that fit the same as the original, and I wired it in using an old chrysler style VR.. charged great.
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Thanks,
the new alternator is identical to the old one. Both were made by Hitachi. I ordered a voltage regulator as well. Once I look at it I will determine whether or not I should use it or not. BE intouch soon.
Oh, the battery didn't really catch on fire. The positive head on the terminal cable turned bright red however. I should have said a potential fire. I cut it off immediately. I assume from the discussion however that it might be a short with the voltage regulator. I plan to talk to a mechanic. Thanks though for the info. Any other suggestions u may have will be useful.
the new alternator is identical to the old one. Both were made by Hitachi. I ordered a voltage regulator as well. Once I look at it I will determine whether or not I should use it or not. BE intouch soon.
Oh, the battery didn't really catch on fire. The positive head on the terminal cable turned bright red however. I should have said a potential fire. I cut it off immediately. I assume from the discussion however that it might be a short with the voltage regulator. I plan to talk to a mechanic. Thanks though for the info. Any other suggestions u may have will be useful.