[TR] Moss Video to test Lucas generator

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Sat Jul 31 07:31:55 MDT 2010


Bob wrote:
> 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. 

'Cosmo' asked:
> Is this set-up for a gen. that is normally (+) earth {Like 
> TR4's} or (-) earth
> {Like TR4A's}  when in the car?

It's easiest to match the test polarity to the car's polarity, since the
test will also polarize the generator.  But the test will work either way,
and you can always repolarize the generator later to match the car.

Randall


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