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MikeK · 04-05-2020, 10:45 AM

Many years ago when I would rework a genny it would then go on my test bench and run at full output amperage load for 30 minutes.

If I did that today people would scream and complain the thing was 'used' because the pulley would show some belt wear, the mounting holes would show it had been clamped by bolts, and the commutator would show a pattern of complete brush contact.

Does anybody actually test run rebuilds beyond a 10 second spin with a cordless drill and a socket anymore?

04-05-2020, 10:45 AM	#16
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: rebuilt generator Many years ago when I would rework a genny it would then go on my test bench and run at full output amperage load for 30 minutes. If I did that today people would scream and complain the thing was 'used' because the pulley would show some belt wear, the mounting holes would show it had been clamped by bolts, and the commutator would show a pattern of complete brush contact. Does anybody actually test run rebuilds beyond a 10 second spin with a cordless drill and a socket anymore?