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35fordtn · 02-01-2020, 09:45 PM

Ive seen way too many times shorted out field coils and/or armatures due to overheating/overcharging. They are quite fun to rebuild and the only real specialized tool you would need is a armature growler. Field coils are available NEW and in your case with the 4 cyl. I believe the armature is as well.

A Easy test is to set the generator in a vise, and connect a battery charger (6V) to it. if it motors (spins) it should charge to some degree.

02-01-2020, 09:45 PM	#14
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Basic trouble shooting 32 generator Ive seen way too many times shorted out field coils and/or armatures due to overheating/overcharging. They are quite fun to rebuild and the only real specialized tool you would need is a armature growler. Field coils are available NEW and in your case with the 4 cyl. I believe the armature is as well. A Easy test is to set the generator in a vise, and connect a battery charger (6V) to it. if it motors (spins) it should charge to some degree.