TROUBLESHOOTING
TESTING AND ADJUSTING
29. ALTERNATOR CHARGE IS TOO HIGH
Cause
Correction
Alternator Or Alternator Regula-
Tighten all connections to alternator or alternator regulator.
tor Has Loose Connections
Alternator Regulator Has A De-
Install a new alternator regulator.
fect
30. ALTERNATOR HAS NOISE
Cause
Correction
Drive Belt For Alternator Is Worn
Install a new drive belt for the alternator.
Or Has A Defect
Loose Alternator Drive Pulley
Check groove in pulley for key that holds pulley in place. If groove is
worn, install a new pulley. Tighten pulley nut according to
Specifications.
Drive Belt And Drive Pulley For
Make an adjustment to put drive belt and drive pulley in correct
Alternator Are Not In Alignment
alignment.
Worn Alternator Bearings
Install new bearings in the alternator.
Rotor Shaft Is Bent
Make a replacement of the rotor shaft.
Rectifiers In The Alternator Are
Make a replacement of the diode assembly.
Shorted
31. SHUTOFF SOLENOID DOES NOT STOP ENGINE
Cause
Correction
Electrical Connections Are Not
Correct electrical connections and wiring.
Correct
Adjustment For Plunger Shaft Is
Make an adjustment to the plunger shaft.
Not Correct
Wrong Plunger In Solenoid
Install the correct plunger in the solenoid.
Not Enough Plunger Travel
Make an adjustment to the plunger shaft or make a replacement of
the solenoid if necessary.
Defect In Solenoid Wiring
Make a replacement of the solenoid.
