The most basic test is to ground the field and apply a good healthy 6v supply to the armature. If it turns like a motor then it is in working condition. I also turned mine with an electric motor and belt. With the field grounded and no load applied it produced 20 v. You don't want to hold it there very long.
Ok I did the "basic test" and both generators I have turned good.
BUT spinning the armature with a drill as per the 2nd test you mentioned is only giving me about .25 Volts out (yes the meter is on the right scale) on both of the generators. Is the drill spinning the armature fast enough (3Amp Approx. 1200 RPM drill)?
What am I doing wrong???
Thanks Truckernix!
Adios, Kip
