Polarizing generator - question

[Daniel J.]

Working on a '58 and installing a generator that was rebuild years ago.

Paperwork states to "polarize" the generator before running the engine. And to jumper between gen.+ and batt.+ terminals at the voltage regulator.

I am assuming I need to have the battery connected, but wanted to be sure.

Thanks in advance, Dan

[Joseph L.]

Re: Polarizing generator - question

Hi Dan
To polarize a generator, momentarily connect a jumper lead between the regulator BATTERY and GENERATOR/ ARMATURE terminals after all leads have been connected, but before the engine is started. The battery is connected.
Momentarily means just long enough to get a spark. Do NOT do this with field terminal.
The 1955 service bulletin for those model 1119000 series generators has great rebuilding and adjustment information. Send your email if you are interested.

Joe

[Daniel J.]

Re: Polarizing generator - question

Thanks Joe

[John H.]

Re: Polarizing generator - question

"that was rebuild years ago" you mean half a century ago? Making progress!