12-volt regulator
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Topic: 12-volt regulator
Posted By: Mark G.
Subject: 12-volt regulator
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 8:23am
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I have a 1956 Allis Chalmers WD45. does anyone know if you need a regulator and solenoid for a 12 volt system? When i got my tractor it did not run, and the wiring was converted from 6 to 12 volt, and it did not have either of them. |
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Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 8:32am
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You don't need a regulator if you have an internal regulated alternator. You don't need a solenoid if you use the original starter and pull switch.
------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: Mark G.
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 8:36am
| Thanks for your help. |
Posted By: Mark G.
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 8:45am
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Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 10:19am
Looks like you have the start of a nice snow plow rig or a light dozer there. Might need to store the hand crank though. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: Mark G.
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 10:46am
| Yep, thats a plow frame on it. The hand crank has been removed. that pic is when i got it so the hand crank is rusted on. I removed it by spraying on a little pb-blaster. |
Posted By: Skyhighballoon(MO)
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 10:53am
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I converted my 56 WD45 to 12volt using a generator (working one was FREE) and bought a D17 voltage regulator. I drilled holes in the front of my battery box and mounted it there. Works great for me. Mike
------------- 1981 Gleaner F2 Corn Plus w 13' flex 1968 Gleaner EIII w 10' & 330 1969 180 gas 1965 D17 S-IV gas 1963 D17 S-III gas 1956 WD45 gas NF PS 1956 All-Crop 66 Big Bin 303 wire baler, 716H, 712H mowers |
Posted By: Mark G.
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 10:58am
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I have a brand new 6-volt generator i was going to use on it, but you get better cranking in cold weather with 12-volts. going to sell my 6-volt. |
Posted By: Skyhighballoon(MO)
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 11:09am
Here's some pics of my 12v conversion. I went generator instead of alternator not only because of having the generator free but also because the 190 picker is going this tractor and an alternator would stick out and not allow mounting of the left engine side shield. Mike    ------------- 1981 Gleaner F2 Corn Plus w 13' flex 1968 Gleaner EIII w 10' & 330 1969 180 gas 1965 D17 S-IV gas 1963 D17 S-III gas 1956 WD45 gas NF PS 1956 All-Crop 66 Big Bin 303 wire baler, 716H, 712H mowers |
Posted By: Mark G.
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 11:14am
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Very nice setup. I might have to try somthing like that because I have a regulator from a D-17. I would only need to get the generator then. |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 9:30pm
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Hey Mark G! Are you the same Mark with the Model B over on Sid Taylor Rd? Steve@B&B |
Posted By: Chalmersbob
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 10:19pm
| I have a remanufactured generator that I got from Value-bilt a while back for my D15, but it was too log to fit in front of the carb. Will work fine on the larger WD engine. I'm in Eastern Pa, near Easton. Bob |
Posted By: Mark G.
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2012 at 7:18am
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Hey Steve, no Im not the one on sid taylor road(I know were that is though), I live over in stillwater. (wish I had a model B). |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2012 at 7:47am
Oh okay. Different Mark. Mark over on Sid Taylor is a nice fella. He's bought some parts from us for his B model. Thought maybe he bought a 45'. Orange is addicting!  I have a BIL that lives over on School House Rd. in Stillwater. Also good personal friends with "Stillwater Lou" that owns Old Stillwater Garage. Him and I have been old Pizanno buddies for 40 + years. I'm only 15 minutes from you over in Green Twp if you ever need help, or want to talk AC. Stop over!
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Posted By: Mark G.
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2012 at 8:03am
| Hey Steve, thanks. I was originaly just going to get my wd45 so it ran and I could use it but I changed my mind and am going to restore it completley. So if I'm stuck on sumthin I'll be sure to ask. Thanks again. |