OK, I did and it did so I will get it installed and see how it goes!
Thanks,
Bill
Bill Beecher
'58 TR-3A TS30766L "Tarbaby"
www.triumphowners.com/1566
"A Triumph is man's best friend, it always comes when it is called...of
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bob [mailto:yellowtr@adelphia.net]
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:16 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Cc: wbeech@flash.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Moss Video to test Lucas generator
On Saturday, July 24, 2010 04:34:31 pm wbeech@flash.net wrote:
> Good weekend List,
>
> I found this Moss video to show how to test a generator but now I am a
> bit more confused than before I watched it. It shows a voltmeter with
> the two leads going off camera and attached to???, I think a battery?
> Also, it shows two leads attached to the generator and going to ???, (
> as this appears to be a bench test are they trying to simulate the
> generator being in a vehicle?).
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR2_y0EIGRU
>
>
> My thinking is that I should be able to place the generator on the
> bench and spin it at around 3,000RPM and look for a reading in excess
> of 12 volts. Is this correct?
>
> Is there a simple proved why to test a generator before re-installing it?
>
> As always, your thoughts and explanations are welcome and appreciated/
>
> All the best,
> Bill
Bill,
If I remember correctly, the way I test a generator is to attach a + lead to
ground on the generator from the battery and - to both the small and large
spade connectors and if the generator spins like a motor it is good to go. I
am sure there are other ways to check out each circuit with a meter. I
believe there is a diagnostic on the web somewhere to check the entire
charging circuit.
Bob
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