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Re: 7 dead generators?

To: Jpp963@aol.com
Subject: Re: 7 dead generators?
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 21:15:33 -0800
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
References: <c3.bb846b7.275f0c6d@aol.com>
And Frank ...
when you do all this, will you let the rest of us know how many of the Super
Seven were dead??  :)  We might just do a little betting on the side just for
fun.....

Sue

Jpp963@aol.com wrote:

> 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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