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need help on 12 volt conversion #939180 04/28/2013 9:18 AM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 Pennsylvania H hoozat Shop Shark
hoozat Shop Shark H Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 Pennsylvania	I just converted my 46 1/2 to 12 volt and used a 12 volt generator,bought a new voltage regulator,coil and ballast resister, and installed them, when I started the truck the amp gauge in the truck shows discharge and doesnt move when I rev up the engine......any ideas anyone? http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu14/kurtdh519/002-1.jpg

Re: need help on 12 volt conversion hoozat #939186 04/28/2013 9:27 AM
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DMGfifty Shop Shark D Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Oregon Coast	Did you polarize the generator? Check out the tech tip tip Last edited by DMGfifty; 04/28/2013 9:28 AM. David Gilmore Stovebolt Pictures Paint progress ____________________________ 1950 Chevy 3600

Re: need help on 12 volt conversion hoozat #940570 05/03/2013 2:37 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 Raleigh NC USA R Roadmarks Shop Shark
Roadmarks Shop Shark R Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 Raleigh NC USA	Did you reverse the wires to the ammeter? Les 1956 Chevy Panel 1969 Chevy C20 Panel Truck 1971 Chevy C-10 More pix on Photobucket "The Urban Home for Wayward Trucks"

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