Date:         Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:37:30 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bench test alternator? (checked archives)
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I didn't know a FLAPS would do it for free.

(hoping they could sell me one if mine toast!)

Thanks.

Neil.


On 8/21/07, rubatoguy@comcast.net <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:
> Or you could go to one of the many FLAPS who have alternator test benches
> you can use for free.
>
> Todd
> '88 WEsty
>
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> > 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
>
>


--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
"Jaco"  (Bustorius)

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil

Please send me your Vanagon/Westfalia links!
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