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Show Simple Means to Test Automobile Generator It is easy enough to test the windings wind-ings of a generator to make sure that there are no open circuits. A (lash-light (lash-light bulb connected to the generator will determine whether or not the generator gen-erator is all right. Take a long nail or a piece of heavy wire and insert it 9 y - LionT A. OPIVING CPANK MADC S'ys flOM A LCNS FINISHING OENtRATOR I HAND CENTER Testing a Car's Generator. in ihe lathe center of shaft in generator. gener-ator. Then with a hand drill set over the nail or wire, turn the generator, to which the flashlight bulb has been wired. If the light shines steadily the generator is working satisfactorily, but If the light flickers it is a sign that tliere is trouble either in the commutator com-mutator or in the wires. I'opular Science Monthly. |