Date:         Wed, 12 Apr 1995 08:25:56 -0500 (CDT)
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From:         Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@lenti>
Subject:      Re: Testing Generator and Volt. Reg.

On Wed, 12 Apr 1995, Stuart Foley wrote:

> The problem here sounds like the regulator, but first check the
> generator. This should read anywhere between 40 and 60 volts
> depending on the rpm. If this is ok then check the regulator
> for loose wires. 

I think what's needed here for SweetPea (I think that's who asked the 
original question) Is how to use the meter.  So, take your sentence above 
and write it like this:
   First check the generator.  Set your VOM on scale (x) with the red 
wire in the (+) and the black wire in the (-).  Put the red wire on the 
terminal marked (x) and ground the black wire.  Start the car and run it 
at a (slow/fast/screaming) idle.  The meter should read (x).

Can someone (nothing personal here, Stuart -- just trying to help the 
original poster) post that level of description?

It's about what _I_ would need if I were doing this.
Fortunately, I just replaced the regulator :-)
--
Gerry
Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@med.umn.edu> U of MN Med School Admin 6-5379