[TR] Moss Video to test Lucas generator

[wbeech at flash.net]

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
course, some times it is difficult to make it go"

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob [mailto:yellowtr at adelphia.net] 
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:16 AM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Cc: wbeech at flash.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Moss Video to test Lucas generator

On Saturday, July 24, 2010 04:34:31 pm wbeech at 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