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Keith True · 11-28-2019, 11:14 AM

You aren't by any chance using a modern smart charger are you? I inherited one from somewhere,and found I can't use it for any kind of testing without a battery in the circuit.I have some old benchtop chargers and they will motor a generator over OK.The smart charger just makes a little spark and that is it.I have an old Marquette 6-8 volt charger that will start a car,although the tag says it is not to be used for boosting.

11-28-2019, 11:14 AM	#10
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,991	Re: Rebuilt Powerhouse will not motor You aren't by any chance using a modern smart charger are you? I inherited one from somewhere,and found I can't use it for any kind of testing without a battery in the circuit.I have some old benchtop chargers and they will motor a generator over OK.The smart charger just makes a little spark and that is it.I have an old Marquette 6-8 volt charger that will start a car,although the tag says it is not to be used for boosting.