Re: Generator no charge

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2022/2/20 19:49:37

Do you have the details on the modifications to your charging system? Based on your description it apparently has been significantly modified and it can be difficult to diagnose problems with systems with unknown mods. The OEM system would not have a regulator but instead have a third brush generator and a simple cutout with but a single wire connection; adjustment of the 3rd brush would have established the charging rate. Your mention of having a full 3-wire regulator suggests your system has been modified and probably the generator converted from 3 to 2 brush configuration.

If that's the case and thats just my own guess, then you could very momentarily ground the field terminal of the regulator. If your ammeter now shows a large charge, your generator is OK and the fault is the regulator.