Generator or Alternator?

[jamie]

What would you guys say is better a alternator on my fordson.major or standard charging with voltage box? If sooo how would i wire up a alternator to it thanks any info would be great as it os not charging at all

[Dandy Dave]

My personal opinion is to keep it original. That would mean that you would keep the Generator/ Dynomo & Regulator/ voltage Box.

Wiring in an Alternator would depend on which brand that you install. Some have external regulators, and some have internal regulators. Dandy Dave!

[Bensdexta]

It depends whether you want to use your tractor for work, or whether it's for occasional vintage rallies etc.

Alternator is simpler & better for keeping your battery fully charged. Mine only has two wires, no control box, but alternators need -ve earth. Search on here (or google something like 'fordson alternator wiring') for a suitable wiring diag. Here's mine for a Dexta, principles will be same for a Major:
http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... php?p=8390

[Pavel]

The wiring set-up for an alternator can be found in the post dated May 27 2012 under 'Correct wiring for an Alternator"

Pavel