Generator problems

Andrew wrote:
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>
> Just finaly installed a new generator in my '69 bug. Thought
> everything was cool, and then notice my
> generator light was on. Hmmm I polarized this thing best I knew how.
> (maybe I didn't do it right,
> couldn't tell what was what on the voltage regulator) When I got the
> generator the guy said "better
> put a new voltage regulator in at the same time". My father in-law
> said "hell no". What's up? I plan
> on taking it to my local electric motor repair dude and have him
> check voltages and stuff, but thought
> I would check this forum and see what would happen! The bug runs
> great, but just isn't charging.
> Thanks for any help I can get!
>
Hi Andrew,
Did you double check to make sure you rewired evrything right. Check
your ground wires and make sure the ground is attached to your gen.
I think it is brown and atytaches to the small screw towards the
rear of the gen. Make sure all the wires are connected to your
regulator. Finally there are letter designations on both the
regulator and the gen. Make sure these wires match up. Opps! One
more thing, make sure the ground at the battery is tight and in good
condition. Let us know if you still have problems.
Jim