SpitfireM37

Your going to get a little spark. I do at least. That illustration of where to polarize is great. I have been having the same issues with mine. I rebuilt the generator, cost 40 bucks, and still had some issues. I cleaned all my grounds and that seemed to be the last part. Previous said, there is a reason vehicles don't use generators anymore so I'm swapping to an alternator. Good luck!

Taking the generator backup my alternator guy. In the mean time..does any one have any experience with this bracket? http://www.vintageautogarage.com/Autolite-Generator-to-alternator-bracket-p/bktatl.htm

Well the no start was from the battery. It was a brand new battery from interstate. Put a doner battery until I get there to replace. Still no charge though. I suspect my anemeter on the dash is broken. I cleaned all my grounds and polerized like I was instructed. When I testested the battery terminal on the regulator, it was reading 40v. I don't even know how that is possible so I am second guessing my eyes now. The plan to pull the generator and have my guy check again and buy a new regulator. I wouldn't be opposed to a one wire alternator if it came to that. I'm going to research brackets.

RGR regarding the resistor on the coil. As for the starter..cleaned a ground and got it to turn over but the battery is dead. Have it on the charger. I called a old tractor mechanic regarding the generator. I think I will be set and will post results. Thanks all.

Below is the generator. 12 volt. On a separate note, while checking voltage, I noticed the coil was putting out 7 volts.

Well...went from uncertain to worse. I was checking voltage and it was steady but still not seeming to charge. I cut off the motor and the generator spun backwards for 15 seconds and stopped. I unhooked and rehooked the battery to polarize and I got a spark. Truck hasn't started since. I just get a little spark from the negative battery terminal. I took off the cover and two jumpers where attached to the left screw. I put them back while trouble shooting.

First thanks for the replys. Not sure why I didn't post it on the truck forum..I must have had two tabs going. I am about to go out and check on what was posted. As for the engine, who knows what it came out of. The code is impossible to make out.

New to the forum here. I have a 53 M37 with a 265 spitfire engine. It had been a fun project. It wasn't charging so I got the 12v generator rebuilt. I may need to change the regulator because it's still doesn't seem to be charging. The multimeter shows 12.3 steady at the battery. Any other ideas?