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Old 09-14-2021, 07:50 PM   #18
Ruth
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Default Re: Voltage/Amperage question?

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Originally Posted by jayvee34 View Post
Flashed, meaning excited, sorry about the wrong terminology.

Yep, Number one terminal to the case, got the info from Gary @
QuickStart. "Jumper wire connected to the case (grounded), just touch the
other end of the jumper to the # 1 terminal on the alternator. For positive
ground alternator's only.

For negative ground alternator's, Jumper wire from alternator output post
other end just touch the # 1 terminal.
Jayvee, I think you had it right. You 'flashed' the alternator. When you REV the engine, you 'excite' the alternator. Two different things.
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