1959 Other GMC Models genarator trouble shooting

1959 GMC
10,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BRIAN YORKE
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How can I determine if the genarator is charging properly other than by the battery going dead.The truck has a gauge which appears to be right on zero perhaps a tad on the negative side. The truck has a new battery. The truck is a gmc 100 1954.
Jan 20, 2008 at 1:51 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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if its on the neg side that means while its running the battery is discharging, indicating generator or wiring.
Jan 20, 2008 at 2:43 PM
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