confirm rectifier test results

[couger300]

Just wondering if someone with more knowledge than myself can verify these readings before I order the parts. Thanks

 

[JDusza]

Re: confirm rectifier test results

Although I have no Idea what I am talking about, from the details within the thumbnail, it it also the relationship between the numbers that is indicative of failure.
What are your absolute values like? Sounds like you are on the right track.
In the big scheme, the cost of the rectifier is minimal.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: confirm rectifier test results

Coger, You are overthinking this. A rectifier consists of 4 diodes arranged in a square, with their leads tied together. Each diode is a one-way gate. So, each good diode will have continuity one was and no continuity the other way.

So pick two adjacent connections and put the ohmmeter on them. Now switch the ohmmeter leads. You should have zero resistance one way and infinite resistance the other way. You can test it with a 1.5 volt light bulb and a batter. With the wires connected One way the light will be on, and when switched the other way it will be off.

 

[couger300]

Re: confirm rectifier test results

I was just following the manual, thanks for the replies.

 

[Bosunsmate]

Re: confirm rectifier test results

From your results written it looks likes its faulty
You could get off to a good start by looking for a new replacement part from this company

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: confirm rectifier test results

+1 with bosunsmate its bad go ahead and replace it. the numbers are real strange for a diode but 2 readings the same when leads are reversed points to it failing the test

 

[couger300]

Re: confirm rectifier test results

Thanks! Just ordered one! I just started another thread on a fuel issue with this darn engine, if you guys have any input I would love to hear it! Thanks again.