Frank......dont forget about flashing the field too.......if they have
been sitting long, the residual magnetism may be long gone. Larry
----- Original Message -----
From <Jpp963 at aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 10:28 PM
Subject: Re: 7 dead generators?
> In a message dated 12/5/00 9:32:32 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> spritenut@Exit109.com writes:
>
> << I test generators with the wires off and
> use a test light to see if it's putting out. ground the test light
and
> hook up the probe to the large terminal. Is this correct? >>
>
> Frank -
> The way to check is to run a jumper wire between the large and small
> terminals of the genny. I made up a short length of insulated wire
with
> alligator clips at each end. Make sure the clips do not touch the
generator
> case (insulated clips are best, i found out the hard way). Hook one
> voltmeter (or test light) lead to the middle of the jumper
(obviously remove
> insulation from small section of jumper wire) and the other lead to
earth.
> Good luck.
>
> Pete G.
> Southington, CT
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