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does nybody know how to test an alternator when its not on the car
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Yes it's very simple, first you need a light bulb, then a hamsters wheel and finally a hamster.
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**** me there are some comedians on here. just want to know a way to test one
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Test a hamster??
Sticky tape and a tube allegedly..
Sticky tape and a tube allegedly..
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could test a hamster first then an alternator. the only test for a hamster i know is to stick a screwdriver through its head and see how long it riggles for but dont know any ways to test an alt
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If you don't know what yer doing I would advise taking it to an auto electrician and getting them to do it for you.
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this do ya?
but if yu dont have a motor, a load, voltmeter etc - dont bother - take it to a professional.
More important than that is a bench clamp and a gaurd. If an alternator breaks loose it might just hurt if it hits yer.
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can use a drill for the motor?
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if it revolves at 3000 RPM with enough power to drive the alternator under load?
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how many horse power?
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Fool. hp stands for hamster power
Don't you need a spare in case the first one dies of exhaustion or gets electrocuted or summit?
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got a heavy duty drill that will do 3000rpm , i have a workshop with a whole host of bench vices etc all that side isnt a problem. im just not that up on electrics really. ill try and replicate that diagram. its just when i put a multimeter on my battery in my landy at reads 11.5 v and doesnt go up even when its revved and i have 4 spare alternators inc 100 amp one but the first 2 ive tried on read the same reading dont know wot the prob is
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have you checked the exciter wire?
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No. Because alternators are DC you only need one to turn the wheel one way. If you wanted to test for AC then you would need two hamsters to run in opposite directions in the wheel.Don't you need a spare in case the first one dies of exhaustion or gets electrocuted or summit?
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is that the + - or instrument?
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just either take the car to halfrauds or similar - or take the Alternator to a specialist - its not worth the time and effort to do it yoself.
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No. Because alternators are DC you only need one to turn the wheel one way. If you wanted to test for AC then you would need two hamsters to run in opposite directions in the wheel.
Alternators arent DC - they are rectified AC and have a ripple current.
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Tchhha. piffling inconsequential details.
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