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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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generator ?

I have a 64 f 250 4x4 and I just had the gen. rebuilt and I put it on tonight and it;s still showing discharge. I hooked the ground and field up like it should be. It also is neg. ground like most. what might be my problem ? Thanks Rod
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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Generator MUST be polarized before you use!!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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How do you do that
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Here is a short article on the subject.

http://web.utk.edu/~tprather/Foothil...Generator.html

Do a search on polarizing your generator here at FTE if you need further. Read darrinbrooks thread 'need help on wiring voltage regulator on '63 F100' a few threads down.
 
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thanks for the help
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Here is a short article on the subject.

http://web.utk.edu/~tprather/FoothillsTractorClub/TechTips/PolarizeGenerator.html

Do a search on polarizing your generator here at FTE if you need further. Read darrinbrooks thread 'need help on wiring voltage regulator on '63 F100' a few threads down.

Thanks for that article Greg.I never knew you had to do that.That will come in handy if I ever have to replace or disconnect mine.Great Info.
Scott
 
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