1845 problem

[ernemats]

Not much good happening . Terry told me to try replacing 20 amp circuit breaker with a 30 amp fuse which I did, worked to start and run but when I shut it off it would not start , fuse blown, put another 30 amp fuse in same results only part of plastic on fuse was melted from running it from my shed to my garage where I have my tools and better lighting. Have not done anything to it for the last few days will have to talk to Terry again to see what he has to say. Have been working on problem with our water well

 

[ponytug]

Not much good happening . Terry told me to try replacing 20 amp circuit breaker with a 30 amp fuse which I did, worked to start and run but when I shut it off it would not start , fuse blown, put another 30 amp fuse in same results only part of plastic on fuse was melted from running it from my shed to my garage where I have my tools and better lighting. Have not done anything to it for the last few days will have to talk to Terry again to see what he has to say. Have been working on problem with our water well

That does seem like a really excessive draw somewhere.

Good luck on your well! That's important. (What's up with it?)

All the best,

Peter

 

[ernemats]

Bladder in pressure tank failed after 25 years

 

[ernemats]

still have not found problem. Blew several more 30 amp fuses, put new wire from dash to starter switch to replace wire that insulation had melted at the connector . Found wire not connected to anything but a electric junction box by rear wheel bolted to body of tractor. one wire that came out of it was grounded to a bolt by rear pulley, other wire was in plastic tube it has 2 wires in it connected to nothing can't figure what it would be for, can not get cover off junction box to see what might be inside not enough room to get screwdriver in. Tried loosening bolt holding it to frame but it must have a nut inside box that is turning

 

[ponytug]

still have not found problem. Blew several more 30 amp fuses, put new wire from dash to starter switch to replace wire that insulation had melted at the connector . Found wire not connected to anything but a electric junction box by rear wheel bolted to body of tractor. one wire that came out of it was grounded to a bolt by rear pulley, other wire was in plastic tube it has 2 wires in it connected to nothing can't figure what it would be for, can not get cover off junction box to see what might be inside not enough room to get screwdriver in. Tried loosening bolt holding it to frame but it must have a nut inside box that is turning

Is either one of the two wires hot when the ignition is on? Something like that would do in more than a few fuses.

All the best, Peter

 

[MossRoad]

still have not found problem. Blew several more 30 amp fuses, put new wire from dash to starter switch to replace wire that insulation had melted at the connector . Found wire not connected to anything but a electric junction box by rear wheel bolted to body of tractor. one wire that came out of it was grounded to a bolt by rear pulley, other wire was in plastic tube it has 2 wires in it connected to nothing can't figure what it would be for, can not get cover off junction box to see what might be inside not enough room to get screwdriver in. Tried loosening bolt holding it to frame but it must have a nut inside box that is turning

I have a couple of these ratcheting screwdrivers in small and medium size. They are inexpensive and have saved my bacon more than a few times.

Don't know if they'll work for you or not, but just thought I'd throw it out there and wish you good luck.

 

[ernemats]

Took alternator off tonight will take it to be tested tomorrow

 

[ernemats]

Alternator was tested and it was good but said it was getting worn and was very dirty. I had them go overit and replace anything they thought needed. They replaced the regulator and bearing and cleaned it looks like new one now. put it in and hooked it up still tripping circuit breaker. If I reset circuit breaker while running the engine acts like it is under a load and engine slows down. If you disconnect the plus wire on top of alternator engine does not trip circuit breaker and is not charging battery. Checked voltage at battery and dash with plus hooked up on battery both read about 14.26 steady. Any ideas will talk to Terry again tomorrow.

 

[ponytug]

I'm thinking that you have a wire somewhere whose insulation has rubbed through. That's one of those, start at "A" and go to "Z" projects, but if it were me, I'd start behind the dash at the terminal strip.

All the best, Peter

 

[MossRoad]

Oh, man... the movie Fantastic Voyage comes to mind when working on wiring problems.

In reality, it's just a circuit where good diagrams would come in handy. Otherwise, you have to make your own diagram as you go. Sometimes that's helpful.