RE: IML: 1959 Generator Field vs Armature Post (How to Tell?)

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

The field terminal will always be smaller than the armature terminal,
because the field terminal only carries a few amperes, while the armature
carries the full output of the generator.  Therefore, if no one has played
games with the terminals, you should always be able to figure out which is
which.

Dick Benjamin

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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Glen and Cindy
Mann
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:49 PM
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Subject: IML: 1959 Generator Field vs Armature Post (How to Tell?)


Hello all-

I removed the wiring harness in my 1959 Imperial Custom in order to reduce
the 
wiring to the minimum necessary to run the car. (It had a fire before I
owned 
it - the harness was quite crisp.) That was a success, but I want to hook up

the generator again, and do not know which post is field and which is 
armature. How can I make this determination? With the car running, they both

show a positive voltage. I'd look at my other Imperial but I stole its less 
toasted regulator!

I can make a picture available if needed.

Thanks
-- 
  Glen Mann




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