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RE: generator polarization

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Subject: RE: generator polarization
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 05:25:31 -0700
> In a message dated 7/6/2005 8:15:03 PM Central Standard Time,
> scherer_william@hotmail.com writes:
> > What is the easiest way to polarize the generator on a pos ground LBC?
> > The only way I have ever done it was to use jumper cables to hook up the
> > battery to the generator.

Just a small wire will do, you don't need big jumper cables.

Dave Massey replied :
> That is the safest way to do it but the easiest way is to remove the cover
> from the control box and momentarily close one of the control
> contacts.  Which one I don't recall off hand

The cut-out contacts (which are the only ones that are open).

> so I suspect there is an opportunity to screw
> things up if you are not careful.

Always worked fine for me.  Best to do it with the engine idling, otherwise you
may have to immediately pull the contacts open again.

Randall




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