Generator does not seem to be charging the system. Battery indicator rests at left hand (red) side regardless of ignition switch position, actual battery charge (as tested by multimeter), or engine speed. Batteries also require charging after running the vehicle for a long time leading me to suspect the generator system as a whole is not functioning correctly.
TM-9-8030 lists some procedures for testing the generator and voltage regulator, but they require adapters that I do not have access to. Is there a good way to perform diagnostics on the equipment without the adapters?
The waterproofing of the electrical system is neat; I just hope that I can take advantage of it someday...
It doesn't help that as a general rule I don't like electricity. It's basically magic as far as I'm concerned.
The easiest basic diagnostic you can do without special tools is....
Switch off, engine off. Measure battery voltage. Record the reading(A).
Switch on, start engine. Rev to 1500RPM. Measure battery voltage. Record the reading(B)
If A=B or A>B, then the charging system is dead.
If B>A by a couple of volts, it is working.
Alligator clips would probably short circuit to each other. I just bought a kit on line for like $60. The spark timing adapter was damaged but workable.
I actually have one of the Ignition kits above, if you're interested in purchasing it. I figure 50-60 is fair. Its in good shape as far as i can tell. If I don't hear from you soon i will likely just put it on EBAY. Good luck trouble shooting
Jesse19rap wrote:I actually have one of the Ignition kits above, if you're interested in purchasing it. I figure 50-60 is fair. Its in good shape as far as i can tell. If I don't hear from you soon i will likely just put it on EBAY. Good luck trouble shooting
Thank you for the offer. I picked on of these up through ebay a few months ago so I won't need one.
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