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Polarizing a Studebaker Generator
The polarity is determined by the direction of the last current through the field windings. Since even a very small current can polarize the shoes, never assume the generator is properly polarized.
Polarization is a procedure which matches the polarity for the generator and the voltage regulator.
Whenever the battery, generator or Voltge Regulator is disconnected from the vehicle for any reason the polarization procedure should be performed.
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NOTE:
Studebaker used BOTH (Delco) AND (Autolite) products and each are polarized in different manners.
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From the 1955 Shop Manual
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From the 1959 - 1964 Shop Manual
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