Testing a generator 1923 Moon

[jan arnett (2)]

I am trying to test my generator on my 1923 Moon.  It is a DELCO generator and it is driven by a chain.  I have taken it to two shops and none of them can test it without a pulley on the front.  I am thinking about putting a pulley on the rear  and driving it that way  Any suggestions as to how to test it and risk of driving it from the rear.  Does anyone make replacement id plates for the generator.

Thanks

Jan 

Edited August 2, 2017 by jan arnett (2)
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[Mark Shaw]

Chuck it up on an electric drill to run your test.

[jan arnett (2)]

Mark.  Excellent idea.

Thanks Jan

 

[Bud Tierney]

You didn't say what the problem was (lo charge, no charge, singing, etc) but if that's an inspection strap you might pop that off and eyeball the brushes, commutator etc...

If your brushes are down something  probably can be mickey-moused in if originals NLA;---weak brush springs might be more problematical---if commutator darkened might just need a little careful cleaning......

[jan arnett (2)]

Bud:  I pulled this Moon about twenty years ago out of a barn and finally have the the time to restore it.   The way the continential (Moon) engine is you have to remove the whole front part of the engine to replace the generator  if bad.  I wanted to ensure that the  generator is working before installing it.  The brushes look good and the bearings are tight.  I used to have a growler but loaned it out and it never found its way home.

Thanks for the question.

Jan