[TR] Moss Video to test Lucas generator

[wbeech at flash.net]

Cosmo,

It shouldn't short the generator either way, + or -, I just tested my
re-built generator in this fashion and it worked fine.  If you test it in
the car, you will need to be sure to remove the fan-belt as the 'motor' is
not strong enough to turn the engine.  Since you are running DC voltage, it
will just reverse the spin of the generator.

BTW, A big thanks to Peter Connitt for sending me his old generator enabling
me to make one good one from his and mine...  On the road again today for
the first time in a few weeks!

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: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Cosmo Kramer
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 5:15 AM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Moss Video to test Lucas generator

Hi List & Bob!
 
Since I have received 2 TRIUMPH Digest without a reply, then I'm sending
this again for an answer to my 1st post:
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Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:15:39 -0400
From: Bob <yellowtr at adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Moss Video to test Lucas  generator

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.
-  -  -  -
The reply sent & the question that I would like answered, PLEASE:
 
Hi Bob!

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

Because if it's for (+) earth cars, then switching the leads would be for
the
(-) earth cars?

I wouldn't want to try this & find that it shorted it out because of the
Gen.'s polarity was different.
-Cosmo Kramer

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