Non-Polarization Effects

Air-Cooled Head · Post by **Air-Cooled Head** » Fri Jun 07, 2002 10:09 am

I just rebuilt an engine. The generator had been sitting for years, and I didn't polorize it prior to install. Would this cause it not to charge?
I know my battery is at least a little weak, but strong enough to start the car once and run it for about 30 minutes. Next start, it barely cranks, so I suspect I was running on battery power alone, and the gen wasn't charging.
I did a search for this and didn't get the answer I was looking for, but at least I know how to test when I get home.

Advokat · Post by **Advokat** » Fri Jun 07, 2002 4:13 pm

I have heard that what you described can leave one having to polarize.

Air-Cooled Head · Post by **Air-Cooled Head** » Mon Jun 10, 2002 8:31 am

Just so everyone knows. If you don't polorize after gen has been sitting for years, it will not charge. Polorize, and you're good to go.

Nailbiter · Post by **Nailbiter** » Thu Jun 13, 2002 11:32 pm

ACH, I followed Rob'n'Dave's advice to solve a similar gen problem. This may be old news but if you haven't seen it, check here under electrical: http://www.geocities.com/aussiebug1970/index.html