voltage testing info needed

[shootist]

I've searched and read and read maybe I'm missing it.

Can someone tell me how to test the voltage at or leaving the generator ,
then leaving (or at) the regulator?
Just not sure where to place the probes. Don't have the military test kit I'm using a standard digital volt meter.
Also should either be low- how do I adjust? let me re-word that -I know how to adjust the Gen.from what I read, but i've read the regulator can be adjusted also.

 

[70deuce]

Check out my post for adjusting the regulator. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/m37/60194-m37-voltage-regulator-adjustable.html I haven't read voltage out at the generator but all pins on the output side of the regulator should read about 27 volts. Negative rpobe to the case, positve probe in any of the pin holes should give you what's coming out of the requlator.

 

[shootist]

Thanks for reply 70Duece.
I will try that.
but that method generates another question:
When I removed the positive terminal at the battery(s)
the truck shut down.
So if I remove the output cannon plug to test wont this essentially
cause a shutdown also?
or can I just probe one of the wires?
also you mentioned put the negative probe on the box
I'm guessing one of the ground straps would be ok?

 

[cranetruck]

To measure a voltage, you don't need to disconnect anything. There is a voltage drop across the regulator of perhaps 2 volts (internal SCR) and you need to have the battery connected.
For access to all check points, remove the cover of the regulator.