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Directions on polarizing generator?

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I need to polarize the generator in my Bugeye. I was told to:
1)Remove the smaller wire (field wire)
2) take a heavy wire, hook it to the positive side of the battery, and then touch the field terminal 2-3 times.

Is this correct?

Thanks, Kevin
 
once it sparks... your polarized. yup, it's that easy.
 
"F" to battery "+". Easier to hook the wire at "F" and brush the battery terminal than the other way around.
 
Thank you. I'm polarized. One more question. Once my generator is polarized, do I ever need to polarize it again?Now if I can figure out how to get my oil pumped primed, I will be ready for business.
Kevin
 
Tis my understanding that once done it is done.
 
:iagree:

Done is done. You won't have to do it again until you REPLACE your generator.

I don't know much about engine stuff, BUT...

IIRC, people prime their oil pumps by using the starter motor to turn the engine over, but with the coil disconnected so that the engine can't run. Only after seeing pressure on the gauge do they hook up the rest of the electrics so as to be able to start it.

I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong, and hoping they do if I am.
 
To prime an oil pump, remove the oil pipe banjo bolt just above the oil pressure gauge fitting on the block, pour about an ounce of oil down the hole, replace the pipe and bolt and crank it over with the spark plugs removed.
It only takes a little oil, if you spill it over, that's too much and it runs down the freshly painted engine block.
 
This is a 948, right?

The 948 has a priming plug on the driver side of the engine, right next to the drain cock. Take this out, squirt in some oil, and close 'er up. You'll need a turkey baster or something similar to get oil into it, as it's not terribly accessible. The 1275 doesn't have this.
 
On the 948 its easier to get at the banjo fitting as Spritenut said than the plug but the early engines DO have a plug since the factory knew this would be a problem.


Kurt.
 
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