To make sure you have the proper polarity after connecting a new generator
with the regulator you must *momentarily* connect a jumper lead between the
generator terminal (usually marked GEN) and the battery terminal (usually
marked BAT) of the regulator *BEFORE* starting the engine. The momentary
surge of current (via the jumper) will correctly polarize the generator.
This problem does not exist with an alternator, but only generators. Note
that your favorite rebuilder (or supplier) should have properly polarized
the generator prior to delivery to you.
Allen in Seattle
'55 M38A1
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kelly, Robert" <Robert_Kelly@FCEINC.COM>
To: "Military Vehicles List" <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 8:50 AM
Subject: [MV] Proceedure for polarization of generators?
> All this talk of generator polarization has me wondering what the actual
> proceedure is. I don't recall seeing it in any of my manuals (I have a
GPW).
>
> As I think I may be soon doing some work, or replacing mine soon, I was
> hoping some of you esteemed listers can tell me the correct proceedure.
>
> Please present it in the manner of all of those "X subject for Dummies"
> books that are out there. You may make your own inference about my
> mechanical ability based on this statement.
>
> Someday, when I'm big, I hope that I too can become knowledgable enough to
> add something worthwhile to the list.
>
> Thanks all!
>
> Bob Kelly
> '42 GPW
>
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