Stator/Alternator

[ancomcabs]

Can anyone explain or provide a simple explanation on how to check to see if my flywheel alternator (stator) is wired and or working properly? Maybe the regulator and rectifier too? Wisconsin V4HD motor Thanks

 

[OldMachinist]

I uploaded the Wisconsin flywheel alternator troubleshooting and wiring diagrams info here http://www.mediafire.com/?bddcwqcw2kmlrqz

 

[ancomcabs]

I uploaded the Wisconsin flywheel alternator troubleshooting and wiring diagrams info here http://www.mediafire.com/?bddcwqcw2kmlrqz

Thanks OM, I'll see if I can sort this out Andy

 

[anti]

Thanks OM, I'll see if I can sort this out Andy

Hey Andy if you're interested in my lazy mans way of checking- check the battery voltage before and after starting the engine. When the engine is running, the voltage is somewhere around 14v, but its only about 12- 13 when the engine is off. I still dont understand why they give you an ampmeter. It seems like you get better info from the voltmeter IMO.

 

[ancomcabs]

Hey Andy if you're interested in my lazy mans way of checking- check the battery voltage before and after starting the engine. When the engine is running, the voltage is somewhere around 14v, but its only about 12- 13 when the engine is off. I still dont understand why they give you an ampmeter. It seems like you get better info from the voltmeter IMO.

So I followed the trouble shooting instructions and it's telling me the regulator module is a fault. I'll try that first but a search has yielded a couple different results, anyone know if this item from Pit electric would work with my older VH4D? http://www.pittauto.com/default.aspx?page=item detail&itemcode=WIS+YJ70A

 

[OldMachinist]

So I followed the trouble shooting instructions and it's telling me the regulator module is a fault. I'll try that first but a search has yielded a couple different results, anyone know if this item from Pit electric would work with my older VH4D? http://www.pittauto.com/default.aspx?page=item%20detail&itemcode=WIS+YJ70A

Your best bet is to call Pitt Auto and see what they say. Make sure you have your engine serial number handy when you call.

 

[ancomcabs]

Your best bet is to call Pitt Auto and see what they say. Make sure you have your engine serial number handy when you call.

Thanks- figured I would have to do that, just hoping someone else has already been down this road