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koates · 03-14-2020, 07:34 PM

Check that the generator cut out contacts are open when the engine is not running. Better still disconnect the battery wire from the front of the cut out (radiator side) and see if the ammeter reading is at zero with engine off. Report back. Did you ever get a good working (tested) generator fitted to you car. Battery should be positive to ground for the ammeter to read correctly. If the battery is connected positive to ground then the ammeter is connected back to front. You seem to have a long running problem with this car so maybe a good old auto electrician could sort this out. Pay my return air fare from Australia and I will fix it for you. Regards Kevin.

03-14-2020, 07:34 PM	#20
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,085	Re: Generator connection off? Check that the generator cut out contacts are open when the engine is not running. Better still disconnect the battery wire from the front of the cut out (radiator side) and see if the ammeter reading is at zero with engine off. Report back. Did you ever get a good working (tested) generator fitted to you car. Battery should be positive to ground for the ammeter to read correctly. If the battery is connected positive to ground then the ammeter is connected back to front. You seem to have a long running problem with this car so maybe a good old auto electrician could sort this out. Pay my return air fare from Australia and I will fix it for you. Regards Kevin.