<VV> Electrical help needed - long (Gallagher, Kevin)

[Dave Keillor]

Polarization of a generator only puts enough residual magnetism into the
core so that the generator will self-energize.  The only adverse effect of
not doing this is that the generator MIGHT not charge.  There would be no
reason that this would prevent the car from starting.

Dave Keillor

-----Original Message-----
From: N. Joseph Potts [mailto:pottsf at msn.com]
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 2:54 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: RE: <VV> Electrical help needed - long (Gallagher, Kevin)


I haven't worked with generators for many years (alternators only), but
aren't generators (you say you have a new one) supposed to be polarized
before trying to use them? You don't mention having polarized it. I recall
terrible things happen if you run the engine without doing this. Check your
Shop Manual, if this subject is new to you.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C and alternator