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Best alternator for Ferguson 65 mk2

Fitz265gsxr · 2016-07-27 22:35:14

I have restored a mk2 65 Ferguson I want to run an alternator on it instead of a dyno can anyone who may have done this before tell me what vehicle car jeep truck is the best to get an alternator of to fit and work I tryd a 95 fiesta alternator it fit and the belt lined up with the pully wheel but it heated up my wiring…

27-07-2016 10:35pm

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Fitz265gsxr

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I have restored a mk2 65 Ferguson I want to run an alternator on it instead of a dyno can anyone who may have done this before tell me what vehicle car jeep truck is the best to get an alternator of to fit and work I tryd a 95 fiesta alternator it fit and the belt lined up with the pully wheel but it heated up my wiring loom. Thanks in advance for any information or advice

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#2 28-07-2016 6:55pm

Nekarsulm

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Probably better response if posted on the Forestry and Farming Forum.

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#3 29-07-2016 11:08am

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I personally don't like the look of alternators on restored tractors, and I've found that a properly rebuilt dynamo will keep a battery topped up, unless you're doing a lot of start cycles, with short running time.

As for the one you tried, Can only imagine your loom is heating because the wiring is too small. A fiesta alternator will not be hugely powerful

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#4 30-07-2016 1:20pm

corglass

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Agreed re the wires.

Wires are too small or load is too big.

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