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Roadster 28 · 06-26-2015, 05:45 PM

Hi, i Have 12v negative grounded bosch a type dc generator. I need to change rotation direction. Can i do that? How do I get it charging? Do i need to change field leads across.

bbrocksr · 06-26-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster 28

Hi, i Have 12v negative grounded bosch a type dc generator. I need to change rotation direction. Can i do that? How do I get it charging? Do i need to change field leads across.

Most DC generators will only operate in one direction without changing the relationship of the brushes.

Alternators will charge in either direction. Just change the fan for cooling.

Bill

40 Deluxe · 06-26-2015, 11:05 PM

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Try a generator for a Chevy Corvair. They ran the opposite direction.

06-26-2015, 05:45 PM	#1
Roadster 28 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Finland Posts: 25	Changing generator rotation direction Hi, i Have 12v negative grounded bosch a type dc generator. I need to change rotation direction. Can i do that? How do I get it charging? Do i need to change field leads across. __________________ FTF

06-26-2015, 11:05 PM	#3
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,818	Re: Changing generator rotation direction Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Try a generator for a Chevy Corvair. They ran the opposite direction.