MF35 Generator

[seaweaver]

Hey guys I do not think my Gen is working. I'm not familiar w/ Gen.s so what should I see as output? between what? I assume there is a voltage regulator(I see what looks to be one on the left side) just no rectifier or diode bridge as in
a an alternator correct?
If someone could breifly fill me in on what the terminals and out puts are I'd appreciate it.
One more, after heavy work in the pasture It developed an oil leak which appears to be from the top of the steering column...Any idea on that?
(!) crankcase vent tube blocked crating PIS to push oil up??? Oh I'm starting to wig myself out...
thanks
cw

 

[seaweaver]

I saw a post about polarizing the gen prior to removal, What does this do? thanks
cw

 

[BruceWard]

Not a lot of help but. We have a MF35. It was originally a 6 volt machine. It was converted to 12V before my Father bought it. It has a positive ground.

If yours is original I would expect a 6 to 7 volt output.

 

[seaweaver]

OUCH! pos ground like my old 1976 toyota????
I hooked up the lightsss.. oh man. They work but not as bright as I thought...I did it thinking the single wire return is the Pos... I hope I have not burned something.

Any idea on the oil? or how to stop my knee/ankle that works the clutch to stop hurting?(snort!)