If you're in Canada, just about any Canadian Tire will test the alternator for free... Chris On 8/21/07, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > I've been carrying around a spare alternator. Kinda over kill yes, > but, well, that's just me. Figured I should at least confirm that it's > putting out power since it takes up room. > > Assuming I can rig up an electric motor, can the alternator be bench > tested without the starter battery in the circuit? > > Bentley shows procedure, but that's with it installed in van. I assume > having the battery connected matters. > > If this ain't easy, I'll take it to a shop and have them do it. > > Thanks! > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - > "Jaco" (Bustorius) > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > > Please send me your Vanagon/Westfalia links! > http://vanagonlinks.googlepages.com/home > |
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