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NOTE: Service replacement diode harnesses
are available.
5 & 9 AMP REGULATED ALTERNATOR
The 5 & 9 amp regulated alternator systems provide
AC current through a single lead to the regulator-recti-
fier. 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 & 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
regulator-rectifier.
1.
Insert RED test lead into
receptacle in
meter.
2.
Insert BLACK test lead into COM receptacle in
meter.
3.
Rotate selector to V~ (AC volts) position.
4.
Attach RED test lead clip to output terminal,
Fig. 22.
5.
Attach BLACK test lead clip to engine ground.
Fig. 22 – Testing AC Output
GREEN
CONNECTOR
RED
LEAD
BLACK
LEAD
6.
With the engine running at 3600 RPM, AC output
should be no less than:
28 Volts AC – 5 Amp System
40 Volts AC – 9 Amp System
7.
If no or low output is found, replace the stator.
Test Regulator-Rectifier
NOTE: Regulator-rectifier will not function un-
less it is grounded to engine. Make sure the
regulator-rectifier is securely mounted to
engine.
When testing regulator-rectifier for amperage output, a
12 volt battery with a minimum charge of 5 volts is
required. There will be no charging output if battery
voltage is below 5 volts.
NOTE: Connect test leads before starting engine.
Be sure connections are secure. If a test
lead vibrates loose while engine is running,
the regulator-rectifier may be damaged.
1.
Insert RED test lead into 10 A receptacle in meter.
2.
Insert BLACK test lead into COM receptacle in
meter.
3.
Rotate selector to
(DC amps) position.
4.
Attach RED test lead clip to DC output terminal
on regulator-rectifier, Fig. 23.
5.
Attach BLACK test lead clip to positive (+) battery
terminal.
Fig. 23 – Testing Regulator-Rectifier
RED
LEAD
RED
DC OUTPUT
CONNECTOR
BLACK
LEAD
6.
With the engine running at 3600 RPM. The output
should be:
* 3 – 5 Amps – 5 Amp System
* 3 – 9 Amps – 9 Amp System
* Depending upon battery voltage and/or current
draw on system.
7.
If no or low output is found, be sure that regulator-
rectifier is grounded properly and all connections
are clean and secure. If there is still no or low out-
put, replace the regulator-rectifier.
10, 13 OR 16 AMP REGULATED
ALTERNATOR
The 10, 13 or 16 amp regulated alternator system
provides AC current through two output leads to the
regulator-rectifier. The regulator-rectifier converts the
AC current to DC, and regulates the current to the
battery. The charging rate will vary with engine RPM
and temperature.
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