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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        ~-()-==----()-~
Previous buses: '76 westy deluxe (Daisy), '76 westy standard (Mango)