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How do I test the generator

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by jeep2003, Sep 30, 2014.

  1. jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

    How do I test the generator out of the jeep? I know it works because it worked in the jeep before i put in an alternator. but I only get 1.5v and no amps out of it spinning it by drill. Not sure what it is there is no tag. one terminal marked S and one F and a ground. I tested between the terminals and tried each to ground. spinning both ways. I dont know what else to do. Does it need a battery in the loop?
     
    jeep2003, Sep 30, 2014
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    You'll need to apply a ground connection to the field coil but I doubt you can spin it fast enough with a drill to get it up to operating speed.

    Do you have a factory service manual? If not look at these-

    http://www.tantel.ca/Images/The Sludge Pile/Section_H_Electrical/Genny page_1.gif
    http://www.tantel.ca/Images/The Sludge Pile/Section_H_Electrical/Genny page_2.gif
    http://www.tantel.ca/Images/The Sludge Pile/Section_H_Electrical/Genny page_3.gif
    http://www.tantel.ca/Images/The Sludge Pile/Section_H_Electrical/Genny page_4.gif
    http://www.tantel.ca/Images/The Sludge Pile/Section_H_Electrical/Genny page_5.gif
    http://www.tantel.ca/Images/The Sludge Pile/Section_H_Electrical/Genny page_6.gif
    http://www.tantel.ca/Images/The Sludge Pile/Section_H_Electrical/Genny page_7.gif

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Sep 30, 2014
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  3. jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

    ok that makes sence. yeah iv got like 3 of them manuals and I always forget I have them lol
     
    jeep2003, Sep 30, 2014
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  4. tomahawk715

    tomahawk715 Member

    tomahawk715, Nov 18, 2014
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