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Faulty Alternator or Regulator
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<blockquote data-quote="BigEd" data-source="post: 126855" data-attributes="member: 161"><p>Why is it wired positive earth? Likely the only thing that is polarity critical is the rectifier/regulator. If the alternator is actually putting out any AC to the rectifier you should be able to measure at the output leads with a multi-meter and see if there is any voltage output and also see which of the leads is positive or negative. The positive lead should go to the positive side of the circuit and in your case the battery should be connected to the same side.</p><p>If you are getting voltage at the rectifier output leads that is not proof of the amount of current. (Amps) You could put a bulb across the leads to get some idea of output.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigEd, post: 126855, member: 161"] Why is it wired positive earth? Likely the only thing that is polarity critical is the rectifier/regulator. If the alternator is actually putting out any AC to the rectifier you should be able to measure at the output leads with a multi-meter and see if there is any voltage output and also see which of the leads is positive or negative. The positive lead should go to the positive side of the circuit and in your case the battery should be connected to the same side. If you are getting voltage at the rectifier output leads that is not proof of the amount of current. (Amps) You could put a bulb across the leads to get some idea of output. [/QUOTE]
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