generator to voltage reg wires

[tow hook]

the shop called fri, but i was at work. so i called them monday they had the generator fixed already  ( no est for repair )! parts list a new bearing, bushing and armature.  and the regulator was bad, thet had to be ordered. all parts an labor 300$ should be done by monday of next week. mean while i started the wire harness at the front, the head light part of it doesn't come with grommets for the head light buckets ? wtf.. i spent 400$ the could throw on some 5$ grommets ? i ordered some, and will have to decide how to install them.  do i cut the grommet or the wire ? i'd opt for the grommet.

[Rus Curtis]

Good news on your gen/reg. 

On the wiring harness, mine came with the grommets (just adding salt to the open wound).  I cut a grommet to install around the temp gauge sensor line.  Once it was installed into the firewall, you couldn't see the cut. 

So, I suspect if you use a sharp blade it should be invisible once stuffed into the bucket hole.  Bonus is it's on the bottom of the bucket.  Turn the cut inwards and no one will be the wiser.

[tow hook]

Good news on your gen/reg. 

On the wiring harness, mine came with the grommets (just adding salt to the open wound).  I cut a grommet to install around the temp gauge sensor line.  Once it was installed into the firewall, you couldn't see the cut. 

So, I suspect if you use a sharp blade it should be invisible once stuffed into the bucket hole.  Bonus is it's on the bottom of the bucket.  Turn the cut inwards and no one will be the wiser.

thanks i got the grommets, they were pre cut, so it will go easy. thanks for the tip

i got the generator back, has a new bushing in it to, and new post, and they repainted it as well would certainly use them again. now to make time to put it all in

 the bill

labor 60$
bearing 5.45 $
armature 112 $
regulator 98 $

275.45

tax 16.53

total 291.98

blacks specialty service
412 pelesky rd
boswell pa 15531

[Rus Curtis]

fingers crossed.  Hope this does it!

[tow hook]

update

the amp light is on when the engine runs at various rpms , i have it at a shop. they have fixed most of the issues so far. due to a bad ground. they are looking in that amp light now, well parts come in. my turn signal switch was shorted.

[elawson]

Did you polarize the generator?

There are a couple of different ways of doing this and the exact method depends on the type of generator.  Either way, you'll spend more time lifting the hood than "doing the deed".



http://willysmjeeps.com/downloads/Generator.Polarization.pdf   gives the two procedures.  Chances are you will need the procedure for the A type of circuit.

But...check with the rebuild shop first. 

The difference between the A and B methods is based on whether the generator field is grounded within the generator, or if the field is grounded outside of the generator.

[tow hook]

i'd say that they did the job rite. it's in a working fine so far. thanks