I've got a Briggs 422707-1529-01 in a John Deere 116. I'm getting high voltages at the battery and PTO Clutch (15.6v) and I think the issue lies in my stator. It's a dual circuit and not within specs when I check it against the Briggs Opposed Service manual. The DC amps are low compared to what they have published, and so are the AC volts.
I think my battery is good, still need to have it load tested to make sure, but the smart charger likes it which is usually a good sign. I'm getting 12.6v across the terminals, 15.6 when the tractor is running.
Assuming it is my stator, I have two choices. Stick with the Dual Circuit one, or upgrade to the Tri-circuit. I'm toying with the tri-circuit just because I think it will give me better capacity for charging and running the PTO. Everything I've read about the dual circuit stator is that it's barely up to the task. The tri-circuit would require a voltage regulator, but that's probably not a bad upgrade either. Net net - I'm looking at $58 difference between the approaches.
Would you do it?
For reference, I inherited this tractor and it will never leave my place. I have fond memories of driving it around my grandpa's place, and have far more money in it than it's worth. I'm OK with that, and OK with spending the extra if the tri-circuit is the more capable system for the future.
I think my battery is good, still need to have it load tested to make sure, but the smart charger likes it which is usually a good sign. I'm getting 12.6v across the terminals, 15.6 when the tractor is running.
Assuming it is my stator, I have two choices. Stick with the Dual Circuit one, or upgrade to the Tri-circuit. I'm toying with the tri-circuit just because I think it will give me better capacity for charging and running the PTO. Everything I've read about the dual circuit stator is that it's barely up to the task. The tri-circuit would require a voltage regulator, but that's probably not a bad upgrade either. Net net - I'm looking at $58 difference between the approaches.
Would you do it?
For reference, I inherited this tractor and it will never leave my place. I have fond memories of driving it around my grandpa's place, and have far more money in it than it's worth. I'm OK with that, and OK with spending the extra if the tri-circuit is the more capable system for the future.