D17 Generator to Alternator Conversion

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   I just found this Forum, and I have seen a couple of posts, but I havent found the full answer. So, I am sorry if this has been discussed many times before.I am converting a D17 S3 from a generator to alternator.  It is still a (+) ground system.  What all do I need to do to make this right and functional? I do not want to cut any sheet metal.
Thank you
I know many want to see pictures, I have her in the winter shed and it is a blizzard today.  Hopefully soon.

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Bubba37 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 09 Apr 2019 Location: South Dakota Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bubba37 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: D17 Generator to Alternator Conversion Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 11:39am
	I just found this Forum, and I have seen a couple of posts, but I havent found the full answer. So, I am sorry if this has been discussed many times before. I am converting a D17 S3 from a generator to alternator. It is still a (+) ground system. What all do I need to do to make this right and functional? I do not want to cut any sheet metal. Thank you I know many want to see pictures, I have her in the winter shed and it is a blizzard today. Hopefully soon.

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Steve in NJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 11945	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve in NJ Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 12:52pm
	First, welcome to the forum! There's more information here than you can find in any Library. The family members here have Orange blood, not Red. I offer a Alternator retrofit kit for the "D" series Tractors. One thing you have to remember is to switch over from Pos. ground to Neg. ground. That means changing the Battery cables, and coil wires around to Neg ground. I do not offer an Alternator bracket as of yet for the conversion, so you would have to fab a bracket or modify the original bracket. If you need any information or would like to chat about what you want to do, just give me a call. Be glad to help you out! Steve@B&B (973) 632-5596
	39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife

Bubba37 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 09 Apr 2019 Location: South Dakota Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bubba37 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 3:50pm
	Thank you sir! I hope to start this project in June. I will keep this info and definitely give you a call before I rip into it. Until then I will keep asking a few questions and doing a LOT of reading on here.

Stan R Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 03 Dec 2009 Location: MA Points: 985	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stan R Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 6:16pm
	Just so happens..... I finished the conversion on our D17 IV this past weekend. Took a couple weekends to do the work as I'm a 2 hr drive from where the tractor is and had to do other stuff also when I was out at the farm. Anyways, I'll post some pictures this weekend and show you what I did for the conversion. Didn't have to cut any tin, and the alternator still stays "within the bounds" of the tractor frame which is what I wanted also. By the way, I bought the conversion kit (alternator, wiring harness, electronic kit, etc....) from Steve NJ and he can provide you any guidance you may need to convert it.