[bobbader]

Duffy, Sounds like you may be getting confused about how to set the third brush and you might need to start over. A good rule of thumb is to determine a starting point from which to adjust the brush in either direction. I always start by looking into the open slots in the rear of the generator and setting the third brush so that it looks to be equally distant in between the two other brushes. After doing so, get in the car, start it, and fully advance the spark lever. At idle, the ammeter may read zero or maybe about 2 amps at the most. Do not be concerned by this. Now, rev up the engine with the accelerator pedal. The ammeter should really go no higher than about 8 amps with the engine revved up. If it is higher or lower than that, now you have a starting point from which to move the third brush, in small increments, in either direction ............ toward the engine side of the generator for less charge .............. toward the fender side of the generator for more charge. Remember ........... SMALL INCREMENTS .............. until you get it to where it puts out no more than 8 amps with the engine revved up. If at any time during the adjustments you see a major spike in the charging rate, it might be time for closer inspection and repair of the generator itself. It may take several attempts to get the adjustment correct. Be patient. But, start with a reference point you can always go back and start over should you get flustered or frustrated. Good Luck, Bob Bader