Projects 56 buick not charging

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disconnect wires at gen, excite the field and test voltage for no more than a few seconds at 1500 or so, rpms

report back with what you have for volts. analog voltmeter is better than digital for this test, imo

 

That particular car uses the generator armature terminal to ground the starter relay for the "gas pedal start". You may want to start at the starter relay and verify that the armature terminal is not grounded or wire is fried.

 

Ok Willys, dumb question where is the started relay located? Thanks Bruce.

 

On a 56, I believe it is mounted on the left front inside fender well. It is not much bigger than a horn relay, but has 4 terminals.

 

Ok Thanks I will check it out Thanks and keep you posted.Bruce.