How’s this thing work???
How’s this thing work???
Bought this one at HF after burning up an more expensive Sears version....I’ve been running on battery for the last month, never leave home without cables and charger.....how do you set this thing up to check the alternator and voltage regulator....and what contact things do the black and wires go to for each...,
Thanks
Dan
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Re: How’s this thing work???
The dial should go to the VDC section and at 20. It appears the black lead will go to the bottom jack labeled "COM" and the red should go to the middle jack. If you don't read somewhere around 12 VDC, move the red lead to the top jack. Hope that's what you were asking
Re: How’s this thing work???
The top jack is for measuring amps only and is not needed to test voltage. Putting the two leads directly on the battery with the truck not running you should read real close to 12V if the battery is charged up. With the truck running you should measure around 14V output from the alternator if it is working. Try the meter on a working car/truck first to get an idea of what the readings should look like.
Bill
1966 F100 Camper Special, now a short bed 4x4.
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1966 F100 Camper Special, now a short bed 4x4.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1644 ... build.html
Re: How’s this thing work???
Ok,that’s a good starting point.....now does it matter which of the two lower holes the red and black leads go into....and on the alternator I assume the large terminal is where you check???
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"DW JONES TRUCKING"
WHISKEY HAULED,LIES TOLD AND WIDOWS WOO'ED......
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Re: How’s this thing work???
Black is negative or common. Red is positive.
The large terminal on the back of the alternator is where you check the output of the alternator. red wire there, black to ground.
SPark
The large terminal on the back of the alternator is where you check the output of the alternator. red wire there, black to ground.
SPark
1932 Ford 5 window coupe. 302/C4
1962 8V-390/C6 Unibody Short Bed Soon to be Big Window - The Lincoln that never was
2013 F150 Super Crew Eco Boost 4x4
2015 Ford Edge for the little lady, because she said so!
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1962 8V-390/C6 Unibody Short Bed Soon to be Big Window - The Lincoln that never was
2013 F150 Super Crew Eco Boost 4x4
2015 Ford Edge for the little lady, because she said so!
2007 Mustang GT, 4.6-3V/5 Speed. Only 8680 miles on the clock.
More toys, I need more toys!!!