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polarizing a regulator #304343 03/27/14 01:40 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 860 missouri n2chev OP ChatMaster - 750
OP n2chev ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 860 missouri	What is the correct method polarizing a 1948 regulator?? Is it BAT to GRD? My regulator tabs from L to R are BAT ARM FLD. hoppy Last edited by n2chev; 03/27/14 01:41 AM. "Four-Doors-Forever"

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Re: polarizing a regulator n2chev #304345 03/27/14 02:13 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,136 Valley Springs California kevin47 ChatMaster - 3,000
kevin47 ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,136 Valley Springs California	Touch a wire from Bat to Arm. 1947 Fleetmaster Sport Coupe VCCA # 47475 If it's not wearing a Bowtie...It's not properly dressed...!

Re: polarizing a regulator kevin47 #304349 03/27/14 08:15 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,306 Saginaw, MI USA Mike Buller ChatMaster - 2,000
Mike Buller ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,306 Saginaw, MI USA	Past posts have described why we polarize a generator, or even the need to polarize them? For those trying this for the first time I want to caution you to what you should expect to see. I use a well insulated house wire (see picture) to touch the two above mentioned contacts on the regulator, B and G. The result is a 6 volt spark, depending on the charge in your battery, it could be more or less. When you see the spark the deed is done, the generator is polarized. If a 6 volt spark might surprise or cause you to jump back then you will realize the importance of the wire I chose and the position of your hands and elbows during your first attempt. The faint of heart might choose to use an old football helmet on their head, elbow pads, and welding gloves??? Good luck, Mike Last edited by Mike Buller; 03/27/14 08:16 AM. Mike 41 Chevy

Re: polarizing a regulator Mike Buller #304353 03/27/14 10:33 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Just to clarify, "G" means "GEN" or "Generator" (which is the same as "ARM"). The "G" does not mean "Ground". The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: polarizing a regulator Junkyard Dog #304358 03/27/14 12:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,136 Valley Springs California kevin47 ChatMaster - 3,000
kevin47 ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,136 Valley Springs California	Originally Posted by Junkyard Dog Just to clarify, "G" means "GEN" or "Generator" (which is the same as "ARM"). The "G" does not mean "Ground". I have to admit that did confuse me ! The "ARM" is "grounded"...? Although I rarely "polorize" after disconnecting wires, the ampmeter pointing towards discharge would prompt me to do so... 1947 Fleetmaster Sport Coupe VCCA # 47475 If it's not wearing a Bowtie...It's not properly dressed...!

Re: polarizing a regulator Junkyard Dog #304366 03/27/14 02:02 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,306 Saginaw, MI USA Mike Buller ChatMaster - 2,000
Mike Buller ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,306 Saginaw, MI USA	Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words!!! Mike 41 Chevy

Re: polarizing a regulator Mike Buller #304384 03/27/14 05:24 PM
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OP n2chev ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 860 missouri	Thanks everybody!!! hoppy "Four-Doors-Forever"

Re: polarizing a regulator kevin47 #304396 03/27/14 09:39 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Quote The "ARM" is "grounded"...? "ARM" and "GEN" are the same thing on a regulator and the jumper wire does not go to ground. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: polarizing a regulator Junkyard Dog #304486 03/29/14 05:05 PM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 282 Radford,Va 48heavychevy Backyard Mechanic
48heavychevy Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 282 Radford,Va	I finally got mine charging after replacing voltage regulator and a factory rebuilt generator, had to play adjust the spring on one of the contacts on the regulator, so the generator I took off was proly still good oh well, you can never have too many spares....

Re: polarizing a regulator n2chev #304491 03/29/14 05:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 271 gumma NSW Australia 345chevy Backyard Mechanic
345chevy Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 271 gumma NSW Australia	How important is it to use the original regultor? In other words if an original is no good or unavailable can one from another model or make be used assuming that is the same voltage as the generator.

Re: polarizing a regulator 345chevy #304492 03/29/14 05:54 PM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 282 Radford,Va 48heavychevy Backyard Mechanic
48heavychevy Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 282 Radford,Va	I got my new regulator from my local autoparts store they had to order but got it next day I think it was around 75.00

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