Re: Diodes

[Teamamc <teamamc@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think I have some new red diodes for theses.
I see them on ebay as well.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Walker" <NashFlash@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMCList" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 10:33 PM
Subject: Diodes


>    The isolation diode is the big red one on the outside of the alternator
> case.   This may be the only one that is damaged.  You can change it with
> the alternator in place.  Inspect it by checking continuity in both
> directions.  Current should flow in one direction only.  If it is found to
> be good, and the output is still not over 14 volts, then clean the
armature
> where the brushes rub,  Check the brushes for length and free movement,
and
> if that fails then pull the smaller diodes on the inside and check them
for
> current flow in one direction.  At this point, go ahead and replace the
> bearings with new sealed bearings from a local bearing house.  They are
very
> inexpensive.  Some parts houses may still have the diodes.
>          Your AMC friend,
>           Gary Walker
>            Owner of some old AMC cars and stuff
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