Topic: Generator ID


silverchief    -- 10-21-2011 @ 2:08 PM
  Should original equipment on my 49 flathead be an
A circuit or a B circuit generator?

Anyway to tell other than the testing procedure?


TomO    -- 10-22-2011 @ 7:42 AM
  Ford generators are "B circuit". The field is grounded inside the generator.

A "B circuit" generator will produce full voltage when the field and armature are tied together.

An "A circuit" generator will produce full voltage when the field is grounded.

Tom


silverchief    -- 10-22-2011 @ 9:19 AM
  Thanks Tom,

I had it backwards.


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