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Alternator issues on a Suburban 401

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Maynardb

Hi I have what I believe is a 401 with a Lauson 5.5 hp motor. It has the internal alternator coils and 2 diode setup for charging. I believe it’s a Wico unit. My question is does anyone know what the dc resistance of each coil is supposed to be? At around 2000-2500 rpm, I’m reading about 4 volts ac with the diodes removed, yet the information I have says it should be more. I’m guessing that maybe the tie to ground on the coils might not be good or the coils are bad. I’d appreciate any info 

thx

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Pullstart

@WHX?? 

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wallfish

It seems the page from the manual posted answered the question. 4 volts is too low.

Have you removed the flywheel to inspect those charging coils? 

Probably need to rewind them.

 

 

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