Re: Great Ride.. Not the best ending ;)

Posted by Bill_OBrien On 2011/11/16 13:00:00

Got this advice on checking the generator:

(will be doing this after heeding the above advice and checking the battery and rest of the system first...)

To test your generator you will need a voltmeter and a test lead.

Remove the field and armature wires from the regulator. Ground the field wire. Attach one side of the voltmeter to the armature lead and the other to ground. This is max output of the generator.

If the generator is working at a fast idle the voltmeter should begin to climb. The faster the engine rpm the higher the volts. If this happens most likely the generator is still working. If the voltmeter only reads nada
or 3-4 volts then said generator is shot.


101 Questions -

What is ment by a 'test lead'?

Where is the regulator located?

Are there only two wires attached to it (field & armature)?

How do I tell them apart?


Thanks!!!!