Brian01 481 #1 Posted June 30, 2015 Not charging issue... My battery will not stay up..was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a wiring diagram for this thing? Not sure if its my voltage regulator bad, altinator, or just a bad battery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,393 #2 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Here is a starthttp://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/1802-wh61-90-095-10-amp-charging-systems-origpdf/The same engine was used on the 1968 late production Charger 12 but yours should have an electric pto which is not shown.Garry Edited June 30, 2015 by gwest_ca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #3 Posted July 1, 2015 As far as I can tell all wiring is correct...I don't have a multi-meter to test things...is there any other way that I could find the problem? I'm thinking it may just be the volt. Regulator but I dunno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,566 #4 Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) I really think a multimeter should be on your tool list.... A really cheap one less then $10 would be good enough. In the mean time we are sort of grasping at straws. How old is the battery??? More than 4 years I would suspect the battery...A real scientific test. Turn on the head lights when the engine is not running. observe how bright they are. After starting ar the lights brighter?? f so the charging system is trying...Edit...aditional tought...Is there an ammeter or voltmeter on the machine???? Edited July 1, 2015 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #5 Posted July 1, 2015 Yes there is an amp guage but dunno if its any good or not..inside is moisture and rust lol and it reads "0" at all times. And headlights won't come on until engine is running Nvm my dumb mistake, switch has to be on, and they seem to be the same brightness, running or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,566 #6 Posted July 2, 2015 If so then there is most likely a charging sysem problem. However with out some sort of multimeter i have no idea on how to continue. Normally you would check for AC voltage between the 2 white wires coming from the engine to the regulator. Should get 28volts or better. If so the regulator. if not the stator (alternator) under the flywheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,566 #7 Posted July 2, 2015 one more thought. Put a jumper wire across the terminals of the ammeter. Do the lights get brighter. A faulty ammeter could also be the problem 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #8 Posted July 2, 2015 Won't that short something out? - and + ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,566 #9 Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) No , Current is supposed to flow through a functioning ammeter.Sounds like your may have failed. If you had a multimeter you could test your ammeter for continuity. In the mean time jumping or bypassing it is about all you can do. Edited July 2, 2015 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #10 Posted July 2, 2015 OK...jumper didn't seem to do anything...I tested it by the headlight trick...no difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,566 #11 Posted July 2, 2015 to go much further you are going to have to beg borow or steal a multi meter... or wet your fingers and hold on to some wires... we might be able to figure out from how high you jump when it starts what the voltages are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #12 Posted July 2, 2015 If I remember, I'll buy one while I'm out and about tomorrow....just sitting here right now waiting on clearcoat to dry....I sanded the gas tank all the way down to bare metal n clearcoated it...red paint wouldnt stay...the band I sanded, oriented, black paint, clear coat and on the inside of it, I glued some foam so maybe it wouldn't be so rough on the tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #13 Posted August 23, 2015 Mods can lock this thread if you'd like, no longer own the tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
