alternator bench test, alternator bench test Options

[goobstine]

can someone tell me where to hook my leads to bench test my alternator please ??

[914Sixer]

Make it quick and easy, take it to the local auto parts store. They have all the right test equipment, usually free.

[bbrock]

Make it quick and easy, take it to the local auto parts store. They have all the right test equipment, usually free.

Make sure they can test an alternator with external voltage regulator. I called my FLAPS, asked them specifically this question. "Yep, we can test it." Drove a half hour down from the mountains into town. NOPE, their machine said it could only be tested in the car. Waste of time.

The factory manual has bench testing procedures for components (diodes, windings, etc.).

[goobstine]

Make it quick and easy, take it to the local auto parts store. They have all the right test equipment, usually free.

Make sure they can test an alternator with external voltage regulator. I called my FLAPS, asked them specifically this question. "Yep, we can test it." Drove a half hour down from the mountains into town. NOPE, their machine said it could only be tested in the car. Waste of time.

The factory manual has bench testing procedures for components (diodes, windings, etc.).

Yes , I have not had success with the alternator shops as well. My part came back tested good. 72 amp . I put it in my engine while i was building. It worked ! for a few minutes. I am not the best at electrical I mostly manage with a test light. My method has to change on this !!! I usually test them in the car and pull the ground or positive. generators i have always spun out of car with an impact wrench and volt meter. I had about half the information i needed from you tube and some more from a friend who was ratteling it off the left side of brain after i asked. Information is the key to everything. thank you