attractive alternator?

DDodger said

this test don' prove the alternator is good........

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Well,, if the rotor (field) is magnetized,, that would indicate the regulator is working,, that the brushes are working, and that the rotor is working,, so,, is the regulator bad??, or something in the alt (rectifier).. bad ???

Re-read it..,, if anything,, it indicates the alternator is prime suspect, (rectifier/diodes being bad or loose connection),,

To be sure, a voltmeter should be used,, but as I said,, this is a quick, roadside test.. so you can pick up the right parts on the way home... cheers..


hope it helps..