All I now have to do is clean the terminals and attach the ground wire to the condenser nut.

Thank you, all for your replies. I can’t believe that we got my problem solved without profession help.

I tried to be diligent in taking pictures before I took anything apart, but that ground wire was surely in the wrong place.

Thanks again, you members are the best!

All I now have to do is clean the terminals and attach the ground wire to the condenser nut.

Thank you, all for your replies. I can’t believe that we got my problem solved without profession help.

I tried to be diligent in taking pictures before I took anything apart, but that ground wire was surely in the wrong place.

Thanks again, you members are the best!

Ok, I removed the ground wire from the arm and it is charging now

I cleaned the terminals

With volt meter, it was idling at about 6.2 and going to 7 amps when revving,
Worked the same with the headlights on. Ammeter on dash was showing same result .

With the car off, ground wire showed 2.3 ohms if I tested it right.

What do I do with the ground wire now?

I am going to clean the field terminals
And attach the condenser to the arm.

Ok, I removed the ground wire from the arm and it is charging now

I cleaned the terminals

With volt meter, it was idling at about 6.2 and going to 7 amps when revving,
Worked the same with the headlights on. Ammeter on dash was showing same result .

With the car off, ground wire showed 2.3 ohms if I tested it right.

What do I do with the ground wire now?

I am going to clean the field terminals
And attach the condenser to the arm.

I have the wiring diagram.

The smaller wire, the ground I guess, was connected to the arm. This is the wire I pigged with a new end using the heat shrink terminals. This is how it was before I replaced the fan belt and I took the picture so I could re assemble the same way.

The condenser ( for radio inferences) is connected to the field terminal.

Another idea, when I moved the oil filter canister, I didn’t get the cap right the first time and it leaked oil on the generator. I cleaned as best as I could, but maybe my terminals are still oily? I had to move the oil filter out of the way to rotate the generator closer to the block.

The picture was taken before I started to replace the fan belt.

The thinner wire was connected to the arm terminal

If I add another ground from the generator to the body somewhere, will that help?

Left is field, arm is on the right side.

This picture was taken before I replaced the fan belt.

I added a new connection to the smaller wire on the arm connection because it was frayed
(Pigged a new piece in)
What is that wire for?

I realize that the ultimate solution will be to have the whole car rewired, it’s a mess down there!

Take off the fan belt
Remove wires from arm and field
Wire with alligator clip on both ends, one side to arm, other side to field.

Wire from negative battery post goes where? Touch it to the arm or field side?, to see if generator spins?

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Hybrid, can you give me a little more detail on this test. I watched several versions on You Tube but I’m still not sure how to do it.
Jumper from arm to field and then what?

This whole thing started with my wanting to replace the fan belt, so I know how to take it back off.
I have to move the oil filter out of the way (up) because the supply lines prevent the generator from rotating closer to the block. It’s a big job.

This is what I’ve tried after watching You Tube videos.

Cable directly from field on the regulator to field on the generator, no help
Cable from arm on regulator to arm on generator, no help.

Volt meter on both battery terminals, voltage didn’t increase when revved., both normal and with headlights on

Battery was fully charged using a Maintainer.

Removed the ground cable from battery terminal (positive) with the car gunning, car stalled.

Tried an extra jumper cable from positive terminal to ground on the body, no help

Polarized generator with jumper wire from arm to battery with car off. Sparked but no help.

Next step?