| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | Did you re-polarize the generator after installing the regulator? The cutout relay points are supposed to close while running- - - -that's what connects the generator to the battery for charging. The points should separate as the engine stops. Polarize the generator by making a momentary connection with a jumper lead from the BAT to the ARM terminals on the regulator. 1/2 second or so is plenty of time to leave it connected. If the generator is OK internally, it should develop about 1/2 volt or so at the ARM terminal when running the engine with the ARM and FLD leads disconnected at the generator. Jerry
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