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10-15-2013, 06:48 PM | #1 |
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Yet another generator question
I have searched and found lots of information regarding repolarizing, but will that do anything for a generator that will not 'motor'.
I have a professionally rebuilt generator. It has only 300 miles, but I have never had it show charging. The generator was not putting out. My multi-meter shows 5 volts at output, but is shows 5 on any other contact. It says 0 on the ammeter. I have adjusted the 3rd arm all the way and I still get nothing on charging. I have a brand new battery, I changed the cutout, ammeter, coil and all is good. I did the 'motor' test and nothing. I inspected the generator per the Les Andrews book, and nothing. Everything looks clean. While it has low mileage, I cannot return it because it was purchased 3 years ago during restoration. I will say that some think yellow wax-like substance came out of the unit. On inspection, it is spotless. When I try to 'motor' it, I try spinning the armature, nothing. Can I repolarize it out of the car using a battery? I am open to ideas? |
10-15-2013, 08:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: Yet another generator question
try cleaning the brushes
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10-15-2013, 09:42 PM | #3 |
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Re: Yet another generator question
Remove the cutout and V-belt then try to polarize it to see if it motors. If not, then remove the band and check the wiring. I've see a couple generators cooked by the field and output wires mixed up.
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10-17-2013, 07:45 AM | #4 |
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Re: Yet another generator question
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