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CUCV Alternator Isolated Ground Therory of Operation

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WillWagner

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Sometimes we take things for granted. We assume everyone can wrap their head around the concept of the isolated ground circuit and the associated battery wiring.

Warthog had asked a fellow member Amphi for his input of the isolated ground circuit and he conducted an experiment. Here is his copywrited article that he wrote for Military Vehicle Magazine.

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CUCV charging system page 1.jpgCUCV charging system page 2.jpgCUCV charging system page 3.jpgCUCV charging system page 4.jpg

Here is a thread that helps explain the system.


http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?45571-Can-someone-explain-isolated-ground
 
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Here are the original diagrams for the article

Charging Circuit .jpgFront Charging.jpgRear Charging.jpgBoth Charging.jpg

Test equipment

Battery Tester.jpgMeter Rear.jpgMeter Front.jpg
 
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