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Charles J
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Question on generator

Post by Charles J » Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:56 pm

My car shows no charge when running will discharge when you turn the lights on before you ask I've tried two different generators two different cutouts the gauge is new and all new wiring I went over all the wiring three different times and it is correct according to the diagram this is the third one that I've wired and never had this problem any ideas
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Re: Question on generator

Post by RajoRacer » Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:14 pm

Can you verify any "output" on either generator ? Normally, if one bench tests the generator with the 3rd brush up, it should motor which "most of the time", will generate power. Ron Patterson is the guy to answer ALL generator questions !
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Re: Question on generator

Post by TRDxB2 » Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:57 pm

Charles J wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:56 pm
 .. tried two different generators two different cutouts the gauge is new and all new wiring I went over all the wiring three different times and it is correct according to the diagram this is the third one that I've wired and never had this problem any ideas
Having said "wiring is correct according to the diagram" but you didn't say that you checked continuity of the wire from the cutout to the ammeter. Its doubtful that its a generator or cutout issue since you have tried different ones
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Re: Question on generator

Post by Ron Patterson » Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:17 pm

Charles
I will be home all day tomorrow.
Give me a call and I will try to help you.
Give me a call after 11am EST-859-881-1677.
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Re: Question on generator

Post by Charles J » Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:58 am

Found the problem after help from Ron Patterson checked out the wiring it was okay so on to the generator that was it just installed a rebuilt one ready to go now thanks for all the help MTFCA Charlie
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