STATOR
RECTIFIER AND DIODE ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Failure of any component in tests following
will require replacement of entire rectifier assembly.
IMPORTANT: Stator leads MUST BE discon-
nected from rectifier for this test.
NEGATIVE (–) RECTIFIER
1.
Test stator for grounds (Test 1), using an ohmme-
ter (set on R x1 scale) as follows:
IMPORTANT: Rectifier MUST BE disconnected
from stator for this test.
a. Connect one lead of ohmmeter to one of the
stator leads and the other lead to stator
frame. Be sure that lead makes good contact
with frame.
!
CAUTION
b. Meter should indicate no continuity (meter
shouldnotmove).Ifcontinuitydoesexist,sta-
tor is grounded and must be replaced.
DO NOT use a test instrument with more than a
volt source (in the following test), as rectifier
may be damaged.
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2.
Test for opens in stator (Test 2), using an ohmme-
ter (set on R x1 scale) as follows:
1.
Connect one lead of an ohmmeter (set on R x1
scale) to negative (–) rectifier heat sink and the
other lead to one of the rectifier terminals. Note
the reading.
a. Connect ohmmeter between each pair of sta-
tor windings (three different ways).
2.
3.
Reverse leads and again note reading.
b. Continuity should be present in all three
cases (meter should move). If it does not, one
or more of the windings are open and stator
must be replaced.
Meter should indicate a high or infinite resistance
(no meter movement) when connected one way
and a low reading when connected the other. If
both readings are high or infinite, rectifier is open.
If both readings are low, rectifier is shorted.
TEST 1
TEST 2
TEST 2
TEST 2
4.
5.
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for two other rectifiers
in heat sink.
Replace assembly if any of the rectifiers is
shorted or open.
b
c
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Testing Stator
3.
A short in the stator is difficult to detect without
special equipment, because of the low windings
resistance. If all other electrical components test
out good, and alternator fails to produce rated
output, stator probably is shorted and should be
replaced. Also, examine stator for heat discolor-
ation, as this usually is a sure sign of a short.
a
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a - Heat Sink
b - Rectifier Terminal
c - Test These Two Rectifiers In The Same Manner
Index
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Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 454 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 502 CID |
Model Year | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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