
7
9
1. Insert RED test lead into
receptacle in meter.
2. Insert BLACK test lead into
receptacle in meter.
3. Rotate selector to
(Diode Test) position.
4. Attach BLACK test lead clip to point “A,” (red wire)
Fig. 17. (It may be necessary to pierce wire with a pin as
shown.)
5. Insert RED test lead probe into harness connector.
a. If meter “Beeps” once, diode is OK.
b. If meter makes a continuous tone, diode is defec-
tive (shorted). Replace harness.
c. If meter displays “OL,” proceed to step 6.
6. Reverse test leads.
a. If meter “Beeps” once, diode is installed back-
wards. Replace harness.
b. If meter still displays “OL,” diode is defective
(open). Replace harness.
Fig. 17
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Diode Testing
−
Charging Circuit
BLACK LEAD
RED
LEAD
“A”
RED WIRE
Lighting Circuit (White Wire)
1. Insert RED test lead into
receptacle in meter.
2. Insert BLACK test lead into
receptacle in meter.
3. Rotate selector to
(Diode Test) position.
4. Attach RED test lead clip to point “A,” (white wire)
Fig. 18. (It may be necessary to pierce wire with a pin as
shown.)
5. Insert BLACK test lead probe into harness connector.
a. If meter “Beeps” once, diode is OK.
b. If meter makes a continuous tone, diode is defec-
tive (shorted). Replace harness.
c. If meter displays “OL,” proceed to step 6.
6. Reverse test leads.
a. If meter “Beeps” once, diode is installed back-
wards. Replace harness.
b. If meter still displays “OL,” diode is defective
(open). Replace harness.
Fig. 18
−
Diode Testing
−
Lighting Circuit
BLACK LEAD
RED
LEAD
“A”
WHITE WIRE
NOTE: Service replacement diode harnesses are avail-
able.
5 & 9 AMP REGULATED ALTERNATOR
The 5 & 9 amp regulated alternator systems provide AC
current through a single lead to the regulator-rectifier. The
regulator-rectifier converts the AC current to DC and
regulates current to the battery. The charging rate will vary
with engine RPM and temperature.
Alternator output (5 or 9 amp) is determined by the flywheel
alternator magnet size. The stator and regulator-rectifier are
the same for the 5 and 9 amp system.
The 5 & 9 amp regulated system and the Tri-Circuit system
use the same stator.
WHEN CHECKING ALTERNATOR COMPONENTS,
MAKE TESTS IN THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE:
Alternator Output Test
Temporarily, disconnect stator wire harness from regula-
tor-rectifier.
1. Insert RED test lead into
receptacle in meter.
2. Insert BLACK test lead into
receptacle in meter.
3. Rotate selector to
(AC volts) position.
4. Attach RED test lead clip to output terminal, Fig. 19.
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