It is tempting to push the tips of the probes onto the copper rings. However, the copper is soft and the probe tips will leave indents. See how Weekendrider is avoiding this issue by placing the probes on their sides not the tips.
Put a voltmeter on it at home and its not charging.
Why do forums seem to jump to worst possible conclusions.
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.8-.9 ring to ring and .5 touching wires together = big fail
What now?
Must be cheaper in 'murca. I see one for $39.60 + $13, a '72 fer $9.10 + $11, and moreCheapest I can see is £40 or 68AUD
Well, they were less than an ohm on a meter. That's too good contact already
. A 40 yr. old rotor is nearing the end of it's life.