Polarizing a Ford 2-brush positive ground generator

[@andysmodelandstuff4306]

Thanks for a great video Steve, I am currently working on my Ford GPW generator which is not charging. I have dissasembeled the generator and found everything to be OK, so mabye I should try to polarize it

[@SwabbieSteve]

Sometimes that's all it takes. Have you seen my video series on rebuilding a Willy CJ2A generator? Its a little different from yours, but similar.

[@andysmodelandstuff4306]

No I did not know you had made one, I just found your channel yesterday. I'll take a look, thanks!

[@truthreigns7]

Thank you. You have educated me.

[@YblockEnthusiast]

Thank you very much, I just got a new armature for my truck and didn't do it right the first time and drained my battery instead of charging it

[@JerryMann-un3su]

I discovered the problem was a loose ground wire on the field. It’s charging now and puts out enough current but only at fast idle.

[@JerryMann-un3su]

I converted my 34 Ford truck to a positive ground and installed a 12 volt regulator. The generator passes the run test but still doesn’t charge. I’ve replaced the regulator and still no luck. Can you help?

[@SwabbieSteve]

I assume this is a later 2 brush generator. If it motors, but does not charge, make sure the brushes are seated properly. I just posted a video about this. But many things could cause this, too numerous to cover here. If seating the brushes doesnt help, try bypassing the regulator and use a field jumper as shown in this video. The generator should put out max current by doing this. But only do it for a minute to determine if the problem is with the generator or regulator.