POLERIZING MY GENERATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR
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Re: POLERIZING MY GENERATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR (STEVES59)
In order for the generator to charge, the armature has to have the correct polarity in respect to the field coils. SO....you take a wire and "spark" the armature terminal from the POS battery terminal. That gives the generator the correct polarity. If you don't spark or polarize it, it won't charge. Chuck
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Melting Slicks
Re: POLERIZING MY GENERATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR (STEVES59)
Ok here goes. Its a very simple procedure. After installing the generator and hooking up all of the leads, but before starting, it is necessary to polarize the generator. The polarizing procedure is different depending on whether the field is internally or externally grounded. Since I'm assuming you are working on a C1 I know that the generator is of the externally grounded variety and the following procedure should be followed. Get yourself a jumper wire and momentarily connect the jumper from the Bat. to the Gen. or Arm. terminal on the voltage regulator. Just a momentary contact (1/2 second) is required. That's all there is to it. :smash: :steering:
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: POLERIZING MY GENERATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR (STEVES59)
I just replaced the alternator on my 64 but did not polarize it. It appears to work fine but is this something that I needed to do and should always do if alternators are changed? Is the procedure the same. thanks -----Jim :seeya
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Re: POLERIZING MY GENERATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR (Tom/99)
Tom thanks for the quick reply. With me, each bit of information is an educational
thing as I'm learning. Guess that will go on as long as I tinker. Have a great day> :cheers:
thing as I'm learning. Guess that will go on as long as I tinker. Have a great day> :cheers:
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Re: POLERIZING MY GENERATOR AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR (STEVES59)
If you don't polarize the generator, there is a 50/50 chance it will work correctly anyway. It's a good idea to follow the proceedure any time any of the components in the charging system are changed or disconnected.
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Folks,
I will be putting in a rebuilt generator into my '59 Vette. Just wnat to ensure that I don't mess up the polarizing of the gen. The jumper cable would be connected to the positive pole on the battery to which of the three on the generator? I am assuming that the one on the top is the correct one (the one with the round warning tag).
Please confirm before I cause more damage :-)
Thanks,
Jan
I will be putting in a rebuilt generator into my '59 Vette. Just wnat to ensure that I don't mess up the polarizing of the gen. The jumper cable would be connected to the positive pole on the battery to which of the three on the generator? I am assuming that the one on the top is the correct one (the one with the round warning tag).
Please confirm before I cause more damage :-)
Thanks,
Jan
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Team Owner
You can do it with a short jumper right at the voltage regulator -- these are the instructions (in the red stripe at the top) right off the regulator.
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Team Owner
Its a big confusing since you can polarize the generator at the V/R terminals...
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Melting Slicks
I like to polarize a generator by tossing it in the nearest large body of water, If it floats back up its polarized and good to go.
If it doesnt I install an alternator and never worry again.
If it doesnt I install an alternator and never worry again.
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Team Owner
I never worry with my generator....never had it off the car; never had to touch it yet....
and it runs my 600W Kenwood radio amplifier just fine...
and it runs my 600W Kenwood radio amplifier just fine...
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Jim
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Le Mans Master
Rebuilt my original generator once 20 + years ago and never had to touch it since. As for polarizing, key on, small flat blade screw driver across the two terminals of the regulator momentarily and your done. Those without training as a rocket scientist need not worry. Pilot Dan