You want to be sure and polarize the generator to the regulator after you reinstall it. The procedure for **** and Chevrolet are different. For the Chevy, just strike the battery wire and the armature wire together using that same trusty jumper wire you had before. You should see a spark when you do that, if all is well. You can also spread apart slip joint plier handles and touch the two posts like we used to do here in Kansas. Pliers are good for everything here in Kansas from regulator polarizing to hitch pins for tractor implements.
As for the **** generators....you need to REMOVE the field wire from the generator and strike it on the BATT terminal of the regulator. Again, you should see a few sparks when you do that, and all is well.
The difference in the procedure is determined by where the field coil wire is connected inside of the generator. If the generator field coil wire is connected to the INSULATED brush you have what is called and "A" circuit charging system. Most GM products for example.
If you have a "B" circuit the field coil wire will be connected to the NON - INSULATED brush or ground. Most **** products for example....
And now you know as much as I do......Thanks Randy.
