Tractor Repair: International F 806 D, wire alternator, internal regulator

Question
I have a steering problem with this tractor. At first I didn't have any steering at all then added 12 gallons of fluid and the pump makes noise like low fluid but it shows appx. 5 gallons over full on the stick. When I had no steering I had no brakes and the TA wasn't working right however the loader and the 3 point worked but jumpy. Do you have any ideas what could be the problem? Also I am wanting to convert the 12 volt generator to a modern alternator but I don't know what type to use. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Tom

Answer
Hello,

  Change the filter if you haven't already done so.  Look at my answer to a previous question on 856 steering problem answered on 2/12/09.  This would pertain to your model as well, and will save me having to type out a duplicate answer.

  You can either use a Delco 3 wire alternator with internal regulator, or for the simplest hookup, a one wire self- exciting alternator.  The one wire type is a little more expensive and the engine has to be throttled up before it will start charging, but obviously is the simplest to wire up because there is only one wire.

                   Good luck,

                         Arnie