<VV> Regulator changeout

Dave Keillor dkeillor at tconcepts.com
Mon Mar 24 12:40:22 EDT 2014


Polarization is for generators.  It puts residual magnitism of the correct
polarity into the field.  This allows the generator to self-start.  It's
not need with alternators.


Dave Keillor


On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 10:08 AM, <Sethracer at aol.com> wrote:

> Read up on the procedure in the shop manual. I thought it was the Generator
>  itself that needed polarizing, not the regulator, but it has been many
> years. Be  sure to disconnect the battery first. Harry is referring to the
> rusty-screw  problem, at least on late models, where the mounting point
> stand-offs for the  regulator have the screws rusted behind, so when you
> go to pull
> the screws out,  the mounts just turn in place. Frustrating! If your mounts
> look "weathered", you  might want to "Kroil" them or use another
> penetrating
> fluid on the threads  ahead of time. And, maybe, have some vice grips
> handy.  -  Seth
>
>
> In a message dated 3/24/2014 6:34:05 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> klundy at optimum.net writes:
>
> I've never replaced one of these before, but it looks pretty  simple.
> If anyone has any installation advice, I would greatly appreciate  it!!
>
>
> Regards,
>
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