Major milestone today. Finished the cowlings so was able to hook up the radiator. A couple quarts of nonalcohol auto fuel for a successful pressure and leak test so engine should run. Started on first compression. Wow, after sitting a couple years. Did pull plugs and scope the cylinders. Also, before final hookup of exhaust pipes I did check interior of exhaust ports, so I was somewhat confident the internals were ok. But... isn't there always a "but"!!

I am getting no charging from the system. Can I some way check power coming from the engine to the rectifier? And can I check output of the rectifier? Ammeter and voltmeter neither are responsive. Oil pressure, oil temp, water pressure and coolant temp good as is egt. All work when master switch is on.

I am totally lost in the electrical system jungle. Help!!

Engine sounds great. Carbs will need a little adjustment, but hooray for now.
Bud