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Pilotdave · 02-27-2012, 09:23 AM

Theo, your questions are fine - one reason we hang out on here is to be a source of information to those just getting into this hobby. You are a very lucky person to have your grandfather's Model A!

Look at the cutout on your generator. You'll see two wires attached to it, though you may need to remove a sheet metal cover to see the terminals to which they are attached. Once you have located those two terminals, take a piece of wire and touch the bare ends to each of the terminals - briefly. You may see a spark when you do this. The battery will be trying to spin the generator, so don't leave the wire on there more than a moment. Let us know if this needs more explanation, and don't worry about your questions - we are happy to help.

02-27-2012, 09:23 AM	#8
Pilotdave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grafton, MA Posts: 1,311	Re: Rebuilt Generator installed: Higher the RPM the more discharge Theo, your questions are fine - one reason we hang out on here is to be a source of information to those just getting into this hobby. You are a very lucky person to have your grandfather's Model A! Look at the cutout on your generator. You'll see two wires attached to it, though you may need to remove a sheet metal cover to see the terminals to which they are attached. Once you have located those two terminals, take a piece of wire and touch the bare ends to each of the terminals - briefly. You may see a spark when you do this. The battery will be trying to spin the generator, so don't leave the wire on there more than a moment. Let us know if this needs more explanation, and don't worry about your questions - we are happy to help.