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Well, I picked up an NOS generator from eBay and walah....I installed it, polarized it and now the generator gauge shows the system is charging. I kind of figured that was the problem. Complete rebuild kits are also available so I will rebuild the old one for a spare. I definitly want one of...

Now here is how you polarize a generator: http://web.utk.edu/~tprather/FoothillsTractorClub/TechTips/PolarizeGenerator.html My question is how do you do this to a generator that has no access to any electrical connection, one that is sealed against water getting to it for fording purposes and...

Yes, I guess that is why I was wondering if I could check the generator seaperate from the electrical system to see if I was getting any thing out of it. I have heard of polarizing a generator though, antique generators made in the early 1900's require polarization.

Ok, well I think I have a problem. Truck off, nothing on, I have 24.4 volts at the batteries. Brand new batteries. Truck running, (fan belt tight) I now have 24 volts at the batteries. Should I be expecting around 27 volts also? This is with a new regulator. Any thoughts? Bad generator?

See, I just learned some thing else! Thanks! I know this is elementry, but electrical is not my slice of pie. I am more a wrench guy.

By sealed I mean no exposed places to put a meter. AKA water tight. I just want to check the output of the generator. Reading at the guage should be regulated, just wonder what the actual output of the generator is and how to do it.

Got a question, (me learning here again!) How do you check the charging capabilities of a sealed system, such as the generator on my M37? Put a meter on the guage on the dash? That would be post regulator, how about pre regulator? Say if you wanted to check to make sure the generator is up...