Generator not genning

[Tom N MS]

rother is working on one--I told him about the "spin the drill backwards trick but that did not make it start genning.. Yrs ago I "bumped" one with a 12 volt battery but don"t remember Zactly how and I know it"s a little risky..Any other thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks
 

[bo1]

fire it up and plug in a drill, pull trigger on drill and spin the chuck backwards. Keep in mind that if it works, drill will start spinning...move your hand away quickly.
 

[Tom N MS]

Tried earlier today and it did not work..was hoping it could be this simple but....not that lucky.
 

[Billy Shafer]

What model is it.
 

[Charles (in GA)]

Cordless drills don't do it!!! ha ha! I know, not funny.

You need an old corded type with a brush type motor. Of course there could be other issues.

Charles
 

[Tom N MS]

I don"t know the model--I think he said it is a coleman 10 hp but I DK the Model or any more info.
 

[Tom N MS]

You gotta be kidding--cordless Is so much handier--I thought long as U point it at it it would do the same thing......
 

[OldFarmTractor]

I would try to make sure it is a single speed drill.
 

[Dusty MI]

I don't believe it matters which you spin the drill, it just needs to be a universal one. But I've wondered if a variable speed one would work ?
 

[Dusty MI]

I don't believe it matters which you spin the drill, it just needs to be a universal one. But I've wondered if a variable speed one would work ?
 

[gerry Mann]

check the capacitor. 9 out of 10 times that is the culprit.
 

[Tom N MS]

Thanks-will do.