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   Ivan Vegvary to All   
   One wire alternator question   
   08 May 23 20:58:02   
   
   From: ivanvegvary@gmail.com   
      
   1948 Pontiac, 12V battery, one wire alternator (was working when parked 12   
   years ago).   
   No amperage reading even at 2000 rpm.  Battery voltage 12.6V.  Battery voltage   
   with car running 13.8V, however amp meter only reads 0 or negative with   
   headlights on.  Placed an after market ammeter between the alternator and the   
   battery.  Same reading as    
   ammeter in the dash.   
   How could this be?  Alternator supplies voltage but no current.   
   After idle for 12 years maybe residual magnetism is gone.  Needs to be   
   excited.  Can't find a YouTube that shows me which terminals to zap.   
   All help is appreciated.  I can certainly buy a new unit, but possibly have   
   other problems.   
      
   Thank you   
      
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