The Ford Barn

Randy1944 · 04-12-2016, 07:23 PM

Another update on the wiring. Got the wiring fixed so the dash lights burn and the switch box on the back of the steering column works as well. When we got done, we realized that the battery is not being charged. We will have to work on that in the next few days. It sure is nice to have the truck running without having to hot wire it.
I am really pleased with the motor that was last driven in 1984(last license tag dated) in Calif. Now it is on the roads of east Tn.

Thanks to all who have got me this far. Especially "Seery"

Randy

JSeery · 04-12-2016, 08:52 PM

If the generator is putting out power and is connected to the same post on the fuse panel as the main lead from the battery it should be charging. Any idea on the condition of the generator?

Randy1944 · 04-12-2016, 08:58 PM

The generator is the one that came with the truck. We did open it up and put new brushes in and cleaned it up mostly. It very well may turn out to be the problem. I will let you know.
Thanks
Randy

SofaKing · 04-13-2016, 06:54 AM

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It is recommended to "flash" the generator after rework, long periods or dormancy, etc or it may not have correct polarity and hence no output.

04-12-2016, 07:23 PM	#1
Randy1944 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: east Tennessee Posts: 363	39 Pickup wiring Another update on the wiring. Got the wiring fixed so the dash lights burn and the switch box on the back of the steering column works as well. When we got done, we realized that the battery is not being charged. We will have to work on that in the next few days. It sure is nice to have the truck running without having to hot wire it. I am really pleased with the motor that was last driven in 1984(last license tag dated) in Calif. Now it is on the roads of east Tn. Thanks to all who have got me this far. Especially "Seery" Randy

04-12-2016, 08:52 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 39 Pickup wiring If the generator is putting out power and is connected to the same post on the fuse panel as the main lead from the battery it should be charging. Any idea on the condition of the generator?

04-12-2016, 08:58 PM	#3
Randy1944 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: east Tennessee Posts: 363	Re: 39 Pickup wiring The generator is the one that came with the truck. We did open it up and put new brushes in and cleaned it up mostly. It very well may turn out to be the problem. I will let you know. Thanks Randy

04-13-2016, 06:54 AM	#4
SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: 39 Pickup wiring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It is recommended to "flash" the generator after rework, long periods or dormancy, etc or it may not have correct polarity and hence no output.