International — Magnetizing the alternator rotor
Maintenance
From a International owner's manual covering: C-152, C-196, C-304, C-345, C-392, C-446, C-537, C-605. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: International C 549 engine
Before you start
- Never use a fast charger as a booster to start the engine
- Never unhook a battery terminal while engine is running
- Never disconnect alternator cable while engine is running
- Do not polarize the alternator
- Do not short across or ground any terminals of the alternator or regulator
Procedure
- Delco-Remy: connect the integral charging system to the battery in a normal manner.
- Delco-Remy: momentarily connect a jumper lead from the battery positive post to the integral charging system relay terminal.
- IH: connect alternator to battery (positive to positive and negative to negative).
- IH: attach a jumper wire to the alternator ground stud.
- IH: insert the other end of the jumper wire into the hole in the end cover to energize the field coil and re-establish the magnetic field.
Tools required
- Jumper lead Amazon
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Source: International owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.