CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
Charging System Resistance
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ground the ignition coil high tension wire so engine does not start.
Crank engine over for 15 seconds to discharge the battery slightly.
Reconnect coil high tension wire and turn off all accessories.
Connect the voltmeter positive (+) lead to the alternator output terminal. Connect the
voltmeter negative (–) lead to the battery positive (+) post.
NOTE: Connect voltmeter leads to the battery post, NOT the battery cable end.
c
d
X.X
+
–
a
–
+
76498
b
76533
Typical
a - Output Terminal
b - Ground Terminal
c - Voltmeter
d - Battery
5.
Start engine and run at 1300–1500 rpm. Read voltmeter. A reading of more than 0.5
volts show excessive resistance in wiring.
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Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 305 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 350 CID |
Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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