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Checking Voltage from my Generator #398289 11/15/17 04:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 193 Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA Cast_Iron_Wonder OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Cast_Iron_Wonder Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 193 Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA	Last night I checked the voltage that my generator is producing on my '29 AC Sedan. Unfortunately it is quite low at around 5.29 volts. While still mounted, I removed the band on my Generator and checked the brushes and comutator, I cleaned the comutator with a toothbrush and contact cleaner. The brushes seem to be seating well. I am still getting the low voltage to charge the battery. Next effort may be to remove the generator and do a bench clean. After that I may be rebuilding the generator "When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground".

Re: Checking Voltage from my Generator Cast_Iron_Wonder #398299 11/15/17 07:46 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Sounds like your generator definitely needs a rebuild. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

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