Testing the alternator

ShochuJohn · Post by **ShochuJohn** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:43 pm

I'm getting no spark and the alternator is at the top of my suspect list. How do I test it?

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Sun May 18, 2008 1:41 pm

Service manual is in the tech area of the site.

ShochuJohn · Post by **ShochuJohn** » Sun May 18, 2008 3:23 pm

Welp, I have another alternator as the readings I'm getting off this one are a bit sketchy. I'm trying to replace it and see if that corrects the problem. The service manual, as always, assumes tools I don't have. How do I get the flywheel off? They suggest a "flywheel puller" which screws perfectly into both the flywheel and the spindle. Where would I get such a device and/or are there other options? My attempts at improvising have so far failed.

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Sun May 18, 2008 3:51 pm

You can buy a universal puller (a big slotted block with a big bolt in the middle) at a parts store.