c. Diode Testing
The rectifier diode assemblies can be tested, and if damaged, replaced. Over current, over voltage, over speed, or reverse currents can damage the assembly or diodes. To remove the diode assemblies and perform diode testing, do the following:
1.Remove the bearing cover by removing the four bolts (see Figure
3. | Remove the two cap screws that secure each diode |
| assembly to the exiter. Once this procedure is |
| complete, the diode assemblies are free for removal. |
4. | A forward diode should have a low resistance when |
| the + of an ohm meter is connected to the exciter |
| rotor lead connection (anode) and the - to the diode |
| bridge (cathode), and a high resistance when the |
| polarity of the ohmmeter is reversed. |
5. | A reverse diode should have a high resistance when |
| the + of an ohm meter is connected to the exciter |
| rotor lead connection (anode) and the - to the diode |
a.
g.
f.
b.
c.d.
e.
bridge (cathode), and a low resistance when the |
polarity of the ohmmeter is reversed. |
6. If both resistances are high or both are low, the diode |
is defective and the diode assembly should be |
replaced. |
4.5.3 Bearing Replacement
When operated under normal conditions,
a. Rectifier Flange | e. Bearing Cover Bolt |
b. Rectifier Assembly | f. Bearing |
c. Rectifier Bolt | g. Bearing Cover Flange |
d. Bearing Cover |
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Figure 4-6 Rectifier Removal
2.Mark and disconnect the alternator rotor wires at the rectifier screw terminals. Note that the terminals are marked with red paint for the forward diode assembly and black for the reverse diode assembly. Mark and disconnect the exciter leads from the double spade
terminals (see Figure |
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a. | a. |
| b. |
d. |
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c. |
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b. | d. |
a.Diode Assembly
b.Diode Bridge
c.Exciter Rotor Lead Connection
d.Alternator Rotor Lead Connection
Figure 4-7 A-C Generator Rectifier Assembly
1.Remove bearing cover (See Figure
2.Remove bearing with a bearing or wheel puller.
3.Install new bearing. Ball bearings are
4.Coat mating surface of bearing cover flange with
4.5.4Generator Removal and Installation a. Removing the Generator
1.Remove covers and ground wire from frame of generator set.
2.Remove connection box cover and disconnect power leads.
3.Remove screen cover and generator exhaust baffle from coupling end of generator.
4.Remove the six 8mm hex head bolts and washers that secure the generator drive disc to the engine flywheel. Turn bolts
5.Remove the twelve 3/8 inch hex head cap screws and washers that secure generator frame to engine flywheel housing.
6.Remove the four 5/8 inch bolts that secure the generator mounting feet to the shockmount bracket, then remove generator.
b. Installing the Generator
NOTE
For torque values refer to paragraph 4.7.
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