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Alternator Rotor

  1. Using an ohmmeter, check resistance between both sections of rotor slip rings. Take resistance readings at a minimum of 4 points around the slip rings.
  2. Resistance should be between 2.9-3.5 ohms on 60-amp rotors, or between 3.0-3.6 ohms on 70-amp rotors. Replace rotor if resistance measured at any point exceeds these values. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Testing Alternator Rotor
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