

| Subject: | How to check alternator output? |
| From: | Tobin Copley |
| Date: | Fri, 11 Feb 2000 13:45:16 -0800 |
Quick question:
What's the easiest way to check the actual amperage output of my
alternator? My charging system warning light is coming on, so I'd like to
check the output with a multimeter to see if it's putting out what it
should. This is for an 82 diesel with a 65A alternator.
Thanks!
T.
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Tobin Copley Bowen Island, BC, Canada tobin.copley@ubc.ca
'82 westy 1.6L NA diesel ("Stinky")
'97 son Russell =============
'99 daughter Margaret /_| |__| |__|:| clatter
1995: 'Round US, Mexico, Canada 15,000 mi O|. .| clatter!
1996: Vancouver to Inuvik, NWT 7,400 km ~-()-==----()-~
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