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Ford ES — TESTING ROTATING RECTIFIERS

For the Ford ES.

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Procedure

  1. 1. Disconnect all leads from-assembly to be tested.
  2. 2. Connect one test lead to F1+ stud and connect
  3. 3. Connect one lead to F2- stud and connect other
  4. 4. Reverse ohmmeter leads from steps 2 and 3 and
  5. 5. All the resistance readings should be high in one
  6. 6. Replace defective rectifier assembly with new,
  7. 1. Using high scale on ohmmeter, connect ohmme-

Specs & torque values

  • accurate ohmmeter, test each CR using negative and
  • Use 24 Ibs-in. (2.7 Nmm) torque when tightening nuts on F1+ and
  • CR13and CR16, control the DC output voltage to the

Source: manual:0900-0335_Service Manual Ford Engine Detector I1_198207.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.