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Need to know whether it is a Delco Remy or American Bosch generator/regulator combination as they are polarized differently.
Polarizing establishes the initial magnetism required to make the system work.
regulator says Delco Remy. Cannot read the tag on generator.
Assuming the generator and regulator are a match....usually are.
To polarize:
Connect all the leads to the regulator and momentarily touch a jumper between the "Gen" and "Bat" terminals of the regulator.