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Barber31 · 11-19-2013, 01:24 AM

I searched on how to polarize a generator because I was suspicious that maybe that's what it needed. The ammeter seems to work because it moves when lights are on or starter is engaged. The only 2 problems are when the engine is running the needle is just bouncing back and forth non stop. With the engine off I can turn the headlamps on and the ammeter shows a charge. I touched both ends on the diode cutout but it didn't seem to do anything. I actually touched them 3 or 4 times and it stayed the same. Any ideas ?

11-19-2013, 01:24 AM	#1
Barber31 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 687	Ammeter acting funny I searched on how to polarize a generator because I was suspicious that maybe that's what it needed. The ammeter seems to work because it moves when lights are on or starter is engaged. The only 2 problems are when the engine is running the needle is just bouncing back and forth non stop. With the engine off I can turn the headlamps on and the ammeter shows a charge. I touched both ends on the diode cutout but it didn't seem to do anything. I actually touched them 3 or 4 times and it stayed the same. Any ideas ?