67Dart273 Well-Known Member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Messages 60,036 Reaction score 33,305 Location Idaho Jul 8, 2013 #1 "Read" on [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AooprchPcw"]1970 Volume 70-4 The 1970 Alternator and Regulator - YouTube[/ame]
"Read" on [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AooprchPcw"]1970 Volume 70-4 The 1970 Alternator and Regulator - YouTube[/ame]
bbeep71 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 30, 2007 Messages 259 Reaction score 15 Location N Providence Jul 8, 2013 #2 very interesting. most tests were performed at 1250rpm which may explain why output is low at a low idle.
very interesting. most tests were performed at 1250rpm which may explain why output is low at a low idle.
KitCarlson Well-Known Member Joined Jan 17, 2008 Messages 2,624 Reaction score 462 Location Middle Tennessee Jul 8, 2013 #3 Excellent! That was back in the day of component service level. Good tests to do on rebuilt units from parts stores. The special in circuit diode tester uses a low voltage AC transformer and current measuring circuit. A scope works too.
Excellent! That was back in the day of component service level. Good tests to do on rebuilt units from parts stores. The special in circuit diode tester uses a low voltage AC transformer and current measuring circuit. A scope works too.