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I'd like to know a little more about this. Alternators are not my strong suit. There exists a self exciting regulator for the 27SI that can be installed? So, if I install these I can do away with the ALT lights? What I would like to do is put 2 12V gauges in the dash, one for each alternator. I've always been content with idiot lights but here lately I've been thinking that I need gauges.lAfter I started it I drove it down to an alternator shop and they are going to replace the voltage regulators to self exciting regulators so I don't have to hassle with the idiot lights 3 - 4 times every plowing season. The truck is not worth restoring and it drove fine at 60 MPH. The volt meter was right on the beginning of the green line. I assume Gen 2 is not charging again. No lights needed if the gauge shows the charge rate. Take Care and Be Safe.
As far as I know. That was all he had off the truck at the alternator shop was the alternators. But after the truck came back the idiot lights worked. Go figure.I'm good there too. I'm interested in the self exciting regulators. I found them for sale, is it just a plug and play?
This has perked my interest as well. I'm going to do some experimenting and see if I can do this myself.I'm good there too. I'm interested in the self exciting regulators. I found them for sale, is it just a plug and play?
I’m finally going to replace the fan belts. I’m tired of the screaming! Problem is, I can’t seem to find the civilian belt part numbers. I’ll cut to the chase: can you give me the correct civilian belt part numbers? I’d prefer the Gates part but I’ll take anything at this time. Many thanks for the all the information you share.I completed the work on the Jersey Indian last night. I took it out for a test drive and the belts squealed so long and loud I had to go back and attempt to tighten them. They are at the maximum adjustment. I proceeded to the parts store and did the walk in and out till I found belts that fit tight and had lots of adjustment left. It drove nice and shifted really smooth. I was going to drive to work today but decided if I can't start a vehicle from my kitchen it is no longer worthy to be my daily driver in the winter. And at 35* that is winter to me. Besides I only live 1/2 mile from work and the energy it takes to start the old beast would not be replenished in the time it took me to drive to work. I see a hard and thorough test run at Rausch Creek for this M1028. It needs to get a little excitement in its life. It looks bored. Take Care and Be Safe. I am finally down to a manageable work load and getting projects completed or at least sealed till spring. I have my garage full again with a special M1009 project. You know. Those that need to know.
I’ll take the one that for the driver's side alternator to the parts store. It’s the wrong size. I’ll need a smaller one, maybe an inch shorter. The other two can be tightened up without sloppy slack. Thanks for the help!My advice is to drive to a local parts store and walk in and out and change them right out in the parking lot. I take a 7/8" wrench or an adjustable to turn the alternators. I get belts that are that tight they barely need any adjustment right up front. That is my sound advice to you. I hope that helps. The power steering gets tighten first and from there Generator 1 and then last Generator 2. Make them have lots of adjustment from new. Some of the sizes recommended are almost out of adjustment after installation. Good Luck. I am still playing the bugle from time to time. I lost my talent from lack of practice over the years.