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NOTE: ON OLDER POINT IGNITION SYSTEMS, THE<br />

A.C. OUTPUT LEADS ARE BLACK AND RED.<br />

3 Amp D.C. Alternator System - Rectifier<br />

Panel<br />

This 3 amp system is readily identified by the rectifier<br />

panel in the circuit. The panel includes two diodes and a<br />

fuse for overload protection. The rectifier panel does not<br />

regulate the output of this system.<br />

CHECKING THE SYSTEM: Check the fuse to determine<br />

if it is good. A continuity light or ohmmeter can detect a<br />

faulty fuse. Replace with a six (6) amp fuse if necessary.<br />

Determine if the diodes are functioning properly. A<br />

continuity light may be used to check diodes. (diag. 17).<br />

GREEN<br />

YELLOW<br />

-<br />

+<br />

YELLOW<br />

17<br />

D.C. VOLTMETER<br />

When replacing the diode in the rectifier panel, locate<br />

the undercut on one end of the diode and match it to the<br />

detent on terminal clip of the rectifier panel.<br />

Test the D.C. output of the rectifier panel as follows:<br />

Disconnect the battery lead from the terminal of rectifier<br />

panel. Use D.C. voltage meter probe on + battery terminal<br />

as shown in the diagram (diag. 18). Connect negative<br />

lead to engine ground.<br />

Minimum values should read:<br />

PROBE<br />

FUSE<br />

RECTIFIER PANEL<br />

MOUNTED ON<br />

ENGINE<br />

+ -<br />

TO ENGINE<br />

GROUND<br />

18<br />

A.C.<br />

VOLTMETER<br />

2500 R.P.M. - 12.0 Volts D.C.<br />

3000 R.P.M. - 14.0 Volts D.C.<br />

3300 R.P.M. - 16.0 Volts D.C.<br />

3600 R.P.M. - 18.0 Volts D.C.<br />

FUSE<br />

If these minimum readings are noted, the system is okay.<br />

Check for bad battery, ammeter, wiring, etc.<br />

If less than above reading, proceed to make an A.C. output<br />

check. With the battery lead disconnected from rectifier<br />

panel, probe the A.C. terminals with the voltmeter on the<br />

A.C. scale (diag. 19).<br />

19<br />

Minimum values should read:<br />

2500 R.P.M. - 24.0 Volts A.C.<br />

3000 R.P.M. - 29.0 Volts A.C.<br />

3300 R.P.M. - 32.0 Volts A.C.<br />

3600 R.P.M. - 35.0 Volts A.C.<br />

If less than above output, generating coil assembly is<br />

defective. See Chapter 9 for "Disassembly Procedure".<br />

NOTE: There is no regulator in this system. The total<br />

output of the two diodes is three (3) AMPS. If the battery<br />

is overcharging (boiling and bubbling), reduce the D.C.<br />

input by one-half by removing one of the diodes.<br />

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