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Patrick L. · 09-06-2020, 01:39 PM

What is wrong with the generator ? Just because the ammeter doesn't show a charge doesn't mean the generator is bad.

Loosen the belt, Feed power to the generator and see if it motors. If it does then 99.999999999% of the time its good.

Have you tried polarizing the generator ? It takes only a second.

I have no faith in the cutout you used. Some folks do like them though.

Personally I'd recommend keeping the generator.

09-06-2020, 01:39 PM	#4
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Rebuild generator or move to alternator? What is wrong with the generator ? Just because the ammeter doesn't show a charge doesn't mean the generator is bad. Loosen the belt, Feed power to the generator and see if it motors. If it does then 99.999999999% of the time its good. Have you tried polarizing the generator ? It takes only a second. I have no faith in the cutout you used. Some folks do like them though. Personally I'd recommend keeping the generator.