Re: [T3] Installing a new generator

[Russell Wolfe <russella@netins.net>]

On Sat, 19 Aug 2000, VWMAN18@aol.com wrote:
> Is it really necessary to polarize a generator when installing a new one?  I 
> needed a rebuilt unit, and am putting it in today.  Its a different unit, not 
> my old one rebuilt.  Thanks for the help.
> 

If it is a rebuilt unit, probably not. If it is a brand new unit, maybe yes.
I had trouble with a rebuilt one from an independent shop, that didn't work.
Come to find out, when they tested it on their test bench, they were rotating
it in the wrong direction. 
If you install it, and it doesn't work, then polarize it.

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Russ Wolfe
http://www.classicvw.org

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