Good afternoon. I am still chasing down gremlins on my 656 gas charging system ( serial number 35500.) and have a few quick questions if someone might be able to answer for me. I just replaced the front wiring harness as it looked pretty dicey anyways. During the replacement, I noticed that the wire from the voltage regulator ground to the alternator ground was not connected. The connector at the alternator was not connected and was taped up. Could this be a problem? I have course connected it with the ground in place according to the new wiring harness. Also, the amp tell light bulb seems to be burned out. I am replacing it. Based on my very rudimentary knowledge, that light bulb circuit serves to energize the alternator. Am I right about this? If so, my dad explain why the relatively new alternator was not putting out voltage to the battery?
This tractor is really hard to start when it’s cold, and I have to plug in the block heater for several hours, even when the temperature is in the teens. I am replacing the plugs, points, plug, wires, and condenser. Any other things that you can think of that I should consider to help this start better in the cold weather? The coil looks to be original. Should I think about replacing that as well? My comparison for cold-weather starting is my Farmall 184, which will fire up in any temperature without any help.
Thanks for your help here. I am really trying to keep this old girl running.
PS. One more question – what do you recommend gapping auto light 386 spark plugs to
This tractor is really hard to start when it’s cold, and I have to plug in the block heater for several hours, even when the temperature is in the teens. I am replacing the plugs, points, plug, wires, and condenser. Any other things that you can think of that I should consider to help this start better in the cold weather? The coil looks to be original. Should I think about replacing that as well? My comparison for cold-weather starting is my Farmall 184, which will fire up in any temperature without any help.
Thanks for your help here. I am really trying to keep this old girl running.
PS. One more question – what do you recommend gapping auto light 386 spark plugs to