Soundguy generator

matthies · Nov 16, 2016

So I put the ground to the case and powered the F and G terminals and still no go to motor, what did I do wrong. Even spun the pulley to help but no go.

Larry NCKS · Nov 17, 2016

I've never heard of Soundguy generator. Perhaps that's your problem. :lol: And we sure wouldn't want to generate any more Soundguys anyway! 8)

souNdguy · Nov 17, 2016

If you can power the field and armature of a 53+ ford / lucas genny while it's case is grounded, and it won't motor, it needs to go to the doctor.

Could be a few things.

Brushes gone... field open.. etc. Both.. etc..

matthies · Nov 17, 2016

Brushes looked good, I will check the fields and see what I find. Probably cheaper to change over to 12 volt. Will see. thanks chris

sunbeam · Nov 18, 2016

Won't most generators motor with bad fields because of residual magnetism?

sunbeam · Nov 18, 2016

Check the armature for shorts from commentator to shaft and continuity between commentator segments.

souNdguy · Nov 18, 2016

In good+ condition units, with perfect bearings/bushings, yes, some will weakly motor on residual alone, but you should be able to see a motoring difference when there is field current.

The average 70 year ok Gen I see usually won't motor much at all without son field current.

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