While working the tractor I noticed the amp gauge starting to act erratically. It would charge and then stop charging. Sometimes it would move quicly back and forth from zero to 30 amps. When it wasn't acting up it would stay steady on 30 amps. Might be a loose belt but did not have time to check last night. If the belt is OK would the erratic charging be an indication something is wrong with the voltage regulator or generator? What checks would you suggest?
One thing I would like to hook up is a temperature gauge. I'm not overheating but would like to monitor the water temp. I think I have a unused blank space on the control panel (not been punched out) that I could fit a gauge in. Is there a place on the block where I could install a temperature probe?
One last question, I would like to hook up a timing light (I'll hook it up to my 12volt charger for power) and check the #1 firing on the timing mark. Since there are no marks on the crank pulley, other than the TDC notch, how far past the timing pointer should I get a light when #1 fires while running at idle? I will make a white mark on the pulley in the location you guys think it should fire. I would just like to check it and make sure I've got it timed as close to perfect that I can get. If you think this is overkill just give me a good laugh.
It might be awhile before I chime in with another problem, I hope. Just want to thank again all that have helped me. All the advice I have received has been great advice. You guys have taught me a lot in the past few weeks about working on this Cub.
