PT1850 Alternator Conversion

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AltavistaLawn

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Instead of spending $500.00 plus on a new Deutz alternator imported from germany, I decided to retrofit a "one wire" chev. unit to the contraption.

I used a ford 300 six cyclinder alternator bracket for the lower and made the upper bracket. I removed the Deutz idler pulley, and used the factory bolts for the lower bracket. I had to modify the hood a little for this set up. ;)
 

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I'll make a removable cover for the cut out. The u can check th eoil without lifting that heavy hood all the time.
 

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I think you have solved the alternator problem!:) At the same time, you now have plenty of capacity for additional lights, 12 volt attachments, (seeders) ect. :p Nice job, I think we will see more of this mod.
Bill
 
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What is the amperage on the STOCK 1850 alternator? For that matter, how do the generators stack up over the entire lineup?

Carl
 
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woodlandfarms said:
What is the amperage on the STOCK 1850 alternator? For that matter, how do the generators stack up over the entire lineup?

Carl

The Robin 22 HP is 15 amps.
 
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woodlandfarms said:
What is the amperage on the STOCK 1850 alternator? For that matter, how do the generators stack up over the entire lineup?

Carl

I looked at the engine website, the 2011 engine series SEEMS to have a 55-60 amp alternator. I don't know if this is the right engine or not--I don't have an 1850---I wish!:eek: I had thought the capacity was less than that. :confused: However, now that we have a prototype installation, just select the GM (or other) capacity alternator you need.:D
Bill
 
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We finished hooking it up.

The voltage meter reads a steady 14 volts, the way it used to. So it seems to have fixed it.

But theres a strange side affect. With the new alt. unhooked, the fuel solenoid shuts off by the switch as it should; but with the alt. hooked and running, the fuel shut off doesn;t cut off, and the keys off alll electrical cuts off, except the fuel solenoid...so I have to manually shut off th fuel to stop it.

I think its some kind of ground loop. But at least its running good now.
 
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It appears that you are feeding the plus side of the fuel solenoid with 12 volts, when running. You just might have to rewire the fuel solenoid with a separate switch.
 

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