1964 Mercury Comet Bypass Regulator Generator Charging

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how do i bypass regulator to see if generator is charging ?
Nov 24, 2012 at 3:00 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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THIS AIN;T WORKING?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzz7P3qNHcE

IS THIS YOUR REGULATOR?

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Voltage-Regulator/1964-Mercury-Comet/_/N-iyh7tZ9ci9t?itemIdentifier=129809_120303_10236_

USING A VOLTMETER, SET IT TO A 20 VOLT DC SETTING----PUT THE BLACK LEAD ON A GOOD GROUND---USE THE RED LEAD AND CHECK THE TERMINALS ON THE REGULATOR---SOMETHING SHOULD REGISTER HIGHER THAN THE VOLTAGE YOUR BATTERY HAS---USUALLY IT COULD BE 15 OR MORE VOLTS---IT'S THE JOB OF THE REGULATOR TO REDUCE IT SOME, AND "STEADY IT UP", SO THE BATTERY CAN CHARGE CORRECTLY

LET ME KNOW HOW IT'S GOING

THE MEDIC
Nov 24, 2012 at 7:46 PM
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