Specifications

35 Watt A.C.

Before making any exterior tests, check for an

inoperative switch, shorted wires and burned out

headlight and/or stop tail light. To check out the

alternator, check the A.C. lead to ground at each

yellow wire (diag. 69).

With engine running, minimum values should read:

2500 R.P.M. - 8.0 Volts A.C.

3000 R.P.M. - 9.5 Volts A.C.

3300 R.P.M. - 10.5 Volts A.C.

3600 R.P.M. - 11.5 Volts A.C.

If the above minimum readings are noted, the

alternator is okay. Check for defective lights, wiring

or switches, if less than the above readings, the

alternator is defective.

NOTE: ON OLDER POINT IGNITION SYSTEMS,

THE A.C. OUTPUT LEADS ARE BLACK

AND RED.

YELLOW

A.C.

GREEN

IGNITION

STOP

#4414 BULB

Yellow

1 Amp (18 Watt) Add-on Alternator

CHECKING THE SYSTEM: To check the system,

disconnect the plug from the rest of the lighting

system. Connect a No. 4414, 18 watt bulb in line with

each terminal in the plug. Start the engine and test

the circuit using a voltmeter as shown (diag. 70).

With the engine running the minimum A.C. voltage

values across the bulb should be:

2000 R.P.M. - 8.0 Volts A.C.

3000 R.P.M. - 10.5 Volts A.C.

3600 R.P.M. - 12.0 Volts A.C.

If minimum values are noted, the alternator is okay.

If the minimum values are not noted, the alternator

or A.C. connector is defective.