

| Subject: | Bench test alternator? (checked archives) |
| From: | neil N |
| Date: | Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:15:12 -0700 |
Hi all. I've been carrying around a spare alternator. Kinda over kill yes, but, well, that's just me. Figured I should at least confirm that it's putting out power since it takes up room. Assuming I can rig up an electric motor, can the alternator be bench tested without the starter battery in the circuit? Bentley shows procedure, but that's with it installed in van. I assume having the battery connected matters. If this ain't easy, I'll take it to a shop and have them do it. Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" (Bustorius) http://web.mac.com/tubaneil Please send me your Vanagon/Westfalia links! http://vanagonlinks.googlepages.com/home
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