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  • Jack H.
    Very Frequent User
    • October 31, 1991
    • 146
    #1

    Charging issue

    The needle on my amp meter is sitting just below 0 and doesn't show charging even when I rev the engine. It does show a discharge when the brakes are applied or the lights are turned on. Does this sound more like a grounding issue or regulator issue?
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    • Herb P.
      Frequent User
      • April 19, 2011
      • 37
      #2
      Re: Charging issue

      I would start with regulator
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        • William P.
          Expired
          • August 31, 2003
          • 135
          #3
          Re: Charging issue

          Have the charging system checked by someone with an AVR .

          The gauge may not B accurate .

          Bill
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            • Jack H.
              Very Frequent User
              • October 31, 1991
              • 146
              #4
              Re: Charging issue

              Changed voltage regulator, no joy.
              Had the old generator and stuck it back on and is now charging.
              Guess I'll have generator rebuilt. Generator was last thing I would thought of since it is a fairly recent Pirkle generator, but anything mechanical can fail at any time. Stuff just happens. At least I now have a new regulator.
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                • John F.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • March 23, 2008
                  • 2395
                  #5
                  Re: Charging issue

                  Did you polarize the VR?
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                    • Jack H.
                      Very Frequent User
                      • October 31, 1991
                      • 146
                      #6
                      Re: Charging issue

                      Yes. Taking generator in today for rebuild.
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