[VTR] TR3A Kubota Alternator Conversion Drained Battery

[Skip Shervington]

I celebrated too early - this configuration drained my battery to 1.3 volts.
Any ideas? http://flic.kr/p/aVbmKz

Thanks,

Skip Shervington
1958 TR3A TS3488L


On Dec 12, 2011, at 3:50 AM, R. John Lye wrote:

> From the wiring diagram, it appears that the large "feed"
> wire is connected to the wrong side of the starter solenoid.
> Your diagram has it attached to the starter side of the
> solenoid, whereas it should be attached to the battery
> side.  Unless the solenoid is engaged (that it, while you
> are trying to start the car), the alternator will not me
> connected to the battery.
>
> Good luck,
> John
>
> At 09:20 PM 12/11/2011, Skip Shervington wrote:
>> I need some advice.  I believe I successfully converted my generator to an
>> alternator, but when checking the battery voltage I found the following:
>>
>> At rest = 12.72
>> Running = 12.61
>> Under load = 12.54
>>
>> I thought the alternator would not allow drop in voltage?  How can I tell
if
>> the alternator is working?   Here is a link to photos and a diagram of how
I
>> wired it.  Thanks for your thoughts!  http://flic.kr/s/aHsjxiGi5g
>>
>> Skip Shervington
>> 1958 TR3A  TS34885L
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> Thanks,
> John Lye
> rjl6n at Virginia.edu