Re: [ihc] alternators

[John Hofstetter <hofs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Dec 2, 2004, at 5:36 PM, Ryan Moore wrote:

> There should be continuity between them, but *only* in one direction.  
> The
> diodes should stop that.  Thus, you need to get a multimeter and 
> measure
> using the diode test function.
Actually, as you go on to say, he doesn't need a multimeter, only a 
test light with it's own battery. Then he needs to use it the way you 
describe, although I don't think he needs to worry about it.

> Current should be able to flow from the case to the terminal, but not 
> the
> other way around.  IE, postive at the case hsould flow to the 
> terminal, but
> positive at the terminal won't flow to the case.  So if you run a test 
> light
> from the terminal to the case, it should light up because the case is
> grounded.  But if you take the wire off of the terminal and run the 
> test
> light from the wire to the terminal, it shouldn't light up.
John

John Hofstetter
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