Rebuild an alternator

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*Remove the regulator and install the new one. Make sure that any grounds that may be used internally are clean shiny metal to assure good contact.
 
*Remove the regulator and install the new one. Make sure that any grounds that may be used internally are clean shiny metal to assure good contact.
 
*Remove the rectifier Diodes or diode assembly and install the new one(s). If you have to solder use good techniques, clean and shiny connections, using 60/40 lead/tin solder. If soldering the silicon diodes do not overheat the diodes, 7 seconds at soldering temps is a safe limit. Better yet use clips to sink the heat away from the diode body.
 
*Remove the rectifier Diodes or diode assembly and install the new one(s). If you have to solder use good techniques, clean and shiny connections, using 60/40 lead/tin solder. If soldering the silicon diodes do not overheat the diodes, 7 seconds at soldering temps is a safe limit. Better yet use clips to sink the heat away from the diode body.
*With a fine Emery or Crocus Cloth, Burnish the brush pickups or (Slip rings) on the rotor assembly until smooth and shiny.
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*With a fine Emery or Crocus Cloth, Burnish the brush pickups or (Slip rings) on the rotor assembly until smooth and shiny. Emery dust is conductive so clean up your work when done.
  
 
== Installation and Inspection ==
 
== Installation and Inspection ==

Revision as of 17:18, 12 February 2011

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