DGioMack Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Try not to laugh, I'm learning...I installed the rebulit generator and a new voltage regulator for my B model.In my infinite wisdom, I did not disconnect the battery cables so when I went to put the voltage regulator on, of course it sparked.. My truck wont start now, and it did prior to removing the generator..Do you think I shorted out the voltage regulator ? Or would that not be enough to short it out?The generator only had the 3 wires, so I dont think that is the issue..Thanks again...you guys are always very helpful to me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/355-voltage-regulator/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 dont feel bad we all are good a certain thingsis all that you removed was the regulater and genarator?do you get a volt reading with the dash gauge?does the series parallel switch "click" when the ign is turned? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/355-voltage-regulator/#findComment-1535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGioMack Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 oops, I forgot to mention, the SP switch sparks and is making a funky noise. That was put in new prior to me messing with the generator.I have not checked the reading, my dash is partly out..(another problem in itself)All I removed was the generator and the voltage regulator. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/355-voltage-regulator/#findComment-1537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 sounds like some wires are crossed. Im no expert but when i messed with my 12/24 volt system (3 years ago) It was a little tricky to follow.if the s/p switch is sparking I would not try to start the truck as it may burn it up.hook up the amp gauge and see if it gives a reading. I belive if it shows a discharge the wires are crossed on the gauge or hooked up backwards on the gen.if you have a discharge and the wires to the gauge are correct look for crossed wires at the regulater. hopefully thats all that is wrong. p.s I have a S/P if you burn your up....LOLSomeone with more experince chime in please!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/355-voltage-regulator/#findComment-1538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGioMack Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Thanks, I'll check the wires and check the amperage.I'll keep you posted, I hope I dont need to replace the series parallel switch, I just put this one in... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/355-voltage-regulator/#findComment-1569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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