Alternator

Check all connections first. Alt, voltage regulator, battery, fuses. Try the cheap/free stuff first. You can always take the alternator to O'reilly's and they will bench test it for free. A few folks have put a Delco internal regulator alternator on these, not much modifying to make one fit.

I wouldn't hold out much hope for reviving a 20 years old alternator. But you might have trouble finding an aftermarket 3 wire that fits. If you know how to convert to an aftermarket 1-wire, ok. If not, you might want to stick with an OE replacement. Chip Uren at ARTRAC (Clarksville, AR) should be able to fix you right up. Good chance your 304 has the same size as my TS354Cwas; I'm thinking in the 25-30 amp range.

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 I suspect the dealer list is not complete yet, found this on google  http://www.agtractractor.com/ 

Been up for 24 Hr now with the flu, nothin' better to do

Adding a Delco 10Si three wire alterantor is a snap on these Chinese tractors.  Cheaper than OEM and lots of output, too.  Best thing I ever did for my Jinma's electrical system.  Thre are posts covering how to do the changeover on this and other forums – check them out before you buy an OEM unit.

Ditto on the 10SI alternators! I replaced the OEM Chinese alternator on my NT254 with a 63A 10SI alternator from an '84 Chevy Camaro when I added several large lights and the OEM alternator couldn't handle them. Paid about $65 for a rebuilt unit at Advance auto. I am sure a junkyard unit would be even cheaper.

I ALSO put a delco alternator, wiring was fairly easy, used a small dash lite for exciter wire.

Made an angle exstention with the old adjusting bracket. Bought the unit from a local

junk yard for 25 bucks, it's working for two years.           

Don

When I replaced my wimpy OEM alternator with the Delco 10Si alternator I added a voltmeter for a real-time reading of system output.  The OEM ammeter isn't up to handling theoutput of the Delco so I simply bypassed it.  It reads discharge amps but not charging – the voltmeter handles that for me.  I also bypassed the OEM regulator entirely as it was causing blown fuses all the time.  MY system now handles the 4 additional driving and work lights plus all the OEM lighting without a whimper and the battery is always fully charged.  The OEM alternator pulley fit perfectly on the Delco alternator, too.  I did have to make a new bracket for the alternator becuae the OEM one jus tdidn't quite fit right on the Delco.  That was no big deal though, and well worth the fewe minutes – I now have a dependable charging system with sufficient output.  I also replaced the belt with one of the link-belts sold by Harbor Freight tools.  I'm sold on those things after using one on my table saw a fwe years ago.

I also replaced my alternator in my Jinma with a Delco. It was an easy change over.

Be sure to tell Chip to come on back to the CTOA and renew his dealer listing now you hear!