This would connect the field to the armature on the generator. This
allow the armature to power the field, increasing the voltage on that
armature, which then increases the power to the field , until the
generator is putting out the most voltage it can from this situation.
I think that what you want to do is measure the voltage from the 2
terminals that are shorted together and ground, then compare to the
voltage they give as a reference.
This will not cause any damage.
drew@pixar.com wrote:
>
> I'm having some problems with the charging system on my TR3 and
> after reading the manual I'd like to see if someone can verify
> one of the tests it says to perform. The manual says to disconnect
> the wires from the generator, connect a short piece of wire between
> the two connectors on the generator, start the car and measure the
> voltage between these connectors. For some reason I'm a bit concerned
> about jumpering the connectors together. Seems like a short to me
> me. Has anyone tried this?
>
> Thanks,
> Drew
>
> --
> Drew Rogge
> drew@pixar.com
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George Richardson
The Wyvern - '57 TR3, TS15559L - Now on the road!
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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