GC Charging System Troubleshooting

[WranglerX]

On my 1715 one is between alternator output and stud on starter and other fuse is from stud on starter to rest of tractors electrical system.... Stud on starter is also connection point for positive battery cable... My guess since both tractors are made by ISEKI and similar in size they would wire about the same.... The fuses on my 1715 are located right next to battery on right side from drivers seat....

Dale

 

[mgstevens]

Curious though, where exactly are these fuses??

Throttle side of engine compartment, next to battery. See image below.

 

[ray66v]

GC starters, and alternators, are not prone to failure. So, I caution anyone with an issue to not jump to that conclusion.

Throwing parts at a problem, can be very costly. It's very easy to have starters and alternators tested, before replacing them. Most auto parts stores, and all re-builders can do this for you.

If you are close to one, a local re-builder can also repair them for a fraction of the cost of OEM replacements, which is priced at a ridiculous level.

 

[mgstevens]

Ray, I'm trying to figure out if you are offering advice here, or moral superiority :scratchchin:. This is the second thread I've started looking for advice and I end up getting a little lecture from you. I really don't need it, nor want it.

I was advised by someone connected to the seller, who claimed to have "tons of tractor experience" that the alternator was the issue. I wanted to test the fuses, but did not get to in the two hours I had to assess this machine after a 900 mile one way drive. Then I asked around in my small town market and there was no available alternator testing facility - nor rebuilding. As it is, I paid half of the dealer price, after negotiating a discount for the full dealer price of the alternator, and if I made a hasty "parts-throwing" move, I'll whip myself on my own schedule. You seem to have a flair for stating the obvious, but in a sanctimonious way. I may have no experience with this class of tractor, but I did not fall off a turnip truck yesterday.

If you have an aversion to noobs :newhere:, be my guest and choose another thread for your attention. You don't seem to have much empathy for someone with a lot to learn.

Sorry to blast (I'm Canadian, eh! We are expected to have manners...) but I came here for friendly support, and if that is in short supply (it's mostly not) I can get my advice somewhere else.

 

[ray66v]

Ray, I'm trying to figure out if you are offering advice here, or moral superiority :scratchchin:. This is the second thread I've started looking for advice and I end up getting a little lecture from you. I really don't need it, nor want it.

I was advised by someone connected to the seller, who claimed to have "tons of tractor experience" that the alternator was the issue. I wanted to test the fuses, but did not get to in the two hours I had to assess this machine after a 900 mile one way drive. Then I asked around in my small town market and there was no available alternator testing facility - nor rebuilding. As it is, I paid half of the dealer price, after negotiating a discount for the full dealer price of the alternator, and if I made a hasty "parts-throwing" move, I'll whip myself on my own schedule. You seem to have a flair for stating the obvious, but in a sanctimonious way. I may have no experience with this class of tractor, but I did not fall off a turnip truck yesterday.

If you have an aversion to noobs :newhere:, be my guest and choose another thread for your attention. You don't seem to have much empathy for someone with a lot to learn.

Sorry to blast (I'm Canadian, eh! We are expected to have manners...) but I came here for friendly support, and if that is in short supply (it's mostly not) I can get my advice somewhere else.

Unlike your post, my post was not personal.

People read these threads looking for answers to their problems. And, members give advice to them.

This is why I said, " I caution anyone not to jump to that conclusion". Though I fat fingered "anyone" and misspelled it, the meaning was clear. My post was a warning to those in the future, who may read this thread when they have this, or a similar problem, so, hopefully they can avoid this mistake. You had already gone past that point, another clue that my advice was not directed specifically to you.

You are always welcome to not read my posts, or use the member blocking feature if you don't want to see them.

Sorry, you didn't like it.

 

[MF RED in MT]

Ray, I'm trying to figure out if you are offering advice here, or moral superiority :scratchchin:. This is the second thread I've started looking for advice and I end up getting a little lecture from you. I really don't need it, nor want it.

I was advised by someone connected to the seller, who claimed to have "tons of tractor experience" that the alternator was the issue. I wanted to test the fuses, but did not get to in the two hours I had to assess this machine after a 900 mile one way drive. Then I asked around in my small town market and there was no available alternator testing facility - nor rebuilding. As it is, I paid half of the dealer price, after negotiating a discount for the full dealer price of the alternator, and if I made a hasty "parts-throwing" move, I'll whip myself on my own schedule. You seem to have a flair for stating the obvious, but in a sanctimonious way. I may have no experience with this class of tractor, but I did not fall off a turnip truck yesterday.

If you have an aversion to noobs :newhere:, be my guest and choose another thread for your attention. You don't seem to have much empathy for someone with a lot to learn.

Sorry to blast (I'm Canadian, eh! We are expected to have manners...) but I came here for friendly support, and if that is in short supply (it's mostly not) I can get my advice somewhere else.

So sad to see this kind of post, you really owe ray66v an apology.

KC

 

[WranglerX]

Ray, I'm trying to figure out if you are offering advice here, or moral superiority :scratchchin:. This is the second thread I've started looking for advice and I end up getting a little lecture from you. I really don't need it, nor want it.

I was advised by someone connected to the seller, who claimed to have "tons of tractor experience" that the alternator was the issue. I wanted to test the fuses, but did not get to in the two hours I had to assess this machine after a 900 mile one way drive. Then I asked around in my small town market and there was no available alternator testing facility - nor rebuilding. As it is, I paid half of the dealer price, after negotiating a discount for the full dealer price of the alternator, and if I made a hasty "parts-throwing" move, I'll whip myself on my own schedule. You seem to have a flair for stating the obvious, but in a sanctimonious way. I may have no experience with this class of tractor, but I did not fall off a turnip truck yesterday.

If you have an aversion to noobs :newhere:, be my guest and choose another thread for your attention. You don't seem to have much empathy for someone with a lot to learn.

Sorry to blast (I'm Canadian, eh! We are expected to have manners...) but I came here for friendly support, and if that is in short supply (it's mostly not) I can get my advice somewhere else.

Don't think you should be on internet, it only a observation was put forth by Ray, don't understand why you got so butt hurt.... Apology would be appropriate....

No disrespect intended here...

Dale

 

[ray66v]

No apology necessary.

The OP is frustrated, and I can understand that.

 

[irvingj]

You made a good point, Ray; it's easy to forget that these posts can --and likely will-- be read by someone in the future who could benefit from experiences & observations.

And yes, I've not heard of an alternator going bad (yet) on these tractors. At least Mr. Stevens got a good deal on the one he bought!


(PS, Ray -- did you catch that above? Still on my OEM battery!! )

 

[ray66v]

Yes, 20 years from now someone will read this thread.

And, their first thought will no doubt be, Did Irving ever buy a new battery?

The answer will of course be, NO!