[Farmall] How do you polarize a voltage reagulator??

[Jim Hudson]

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 (GEN) terminal and the (BAT) terminal 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. Failure to properly polarize the system
will result in burned contact points in the regulator and consequently no
charging.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lane Freeman" <lmfree at ptd.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 4:17 PM
Subject: [Farmall] How do you polarize a voltage reagulator??


> I put a new voltage regulator on my 240U today and remembered a mechanic
had
> told me to make sure I always polarize a new voltage regulator before
> putting it on.  How do I do this???
>
> Lane Freeman
> New Tripoli, PA
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