Wouldn't compressed air spin it backwards? Is that a problem for a
generator? An alternator wouldn't like it.
On Oct 23, 2006, at 11:28 AM, Pat Harris - sammler wrote:
> How do I test the output of the dynamo? I have an extra dynamo
> which is sitting on the workbench. Compressed air directed on the
> vanes of the pulley allow me to "run it up". Where should I
> connect a voltmeter to check the output. I've connected across the
> terminals but the output measures only up to a volt or so. I have
> a good, working generator on the car and when connecting in a
> similar manner (after disconnecting the dynamo wires from the
> harness) and increasing the engine speed I get this same low
> readings. Voltmeter is set to the DC 20v scale.
>
> Thanks,
> Pat
>
Paul Root
ptroot@iaces.com
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