Ok, so I re-polarized the generator. With everything disconnected and the engine running at idle, I'm reading negative .55V between the armature and housing. Yes, negative and yes, I had the meter hooked up the right way. When I ground the field terminal nothing changes. I'm thinking my generator needs a visit to the shop....


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If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem