[Sugarmaker]

Todd and folks,
I found the electrical problem!
Thanks to the folks that posted the S/G check in the tech section. I found that the S/G was fine when I grounded the field (F) while running. So that meant the new VR was bad. But man the VR was brand new! Well I took the cover off the new VR and after close examination I found a very tiny wire coming off one coil that looked like it had been burnt off and two other spots that looked like they had arced. I found the original really rough VR from the tractor and looked it over. It did not even have a cover on it! I ran some very fine sand paper through the points. It looked more bullet proof with bigger heavier wires. I did not have anything to loose, so took off the new VR cleaned up the old VR and mounted it. Hooked all the connections up and shorted the BAT to the GEN terminal on the VR for a split second. Fired up the tractor and I have positive charging!
Checked the voltage across the battery while running and had 14 volts! Thanks for all the help!
The Ampmeter I have in now is very jumpy. working, but very jumpy. I may put the old one back in and try it again.
I may have a poor contact in the key switch or the safety switch it sometimes doesn't want to make contact. I think its the key. I don't have the plug I have three separate leads on the switch and they may be loose?

By the way the engine is sounding and running better each time I run it. I also moved the tractor around outside and the work on the trunnion and setting the neutral and the brakes seems very positive. Actually pulled a little wheelie and wasn't really trying!

I really truly appreciate all the help from the members of this site, being patient with me during this restoration of the 147.

I may look for a good used or a new steering wheel center. Mine is very yellowed.
Regards,
Chris