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09-06-2010, 07:49 PM | #1 |
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How to tell if the genreator is "genning"
Nuts and bolts I can do but electrics is not my strong suit. When my engine is running the ammeter shows only discharge indications when you turn on lights or step on the brakes. I just bought the car and was told a rebuilt generator had just been installed. How do I test the generator to see if it is indeed workng? Increasing engine rpm does not show anything different on the ammeter. Fan belt is tight.
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09-06-2010, 08:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: How to tell if the genreator is "genning"
First does the ammeter work? if it shows discharge when the lights are on it most likely does. I would manually close the cut out points and see if there is a charge while running, if so then the cut out is not working.
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09-07-2010, 04:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: How to tell if the genreator is "genning"
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Old Joke .... The generator is genning, The distributor is distributing, The starter is starting.. and, The pistons are.... well, they are working too ! ... GROAN ! ... MIKE |
09-07-2010, 06:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: How to tell if the genreator is "genning"
Did you polarize the generator?
With the battery connected + ground, take a short wire and touch the 2 terminals together on the cutout. You should see a small spark as you polarize and it only takes a second to do. Let us know if this helps. |
09-08-2010, 02:17 AM | #5 |
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Re: How to tell if the genreator is "genning"
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