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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996FORWARD CONTROL 6.5 Y, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSBENCH TESTING (CHARGING SYSTEM)RECTIFIER BRIDGE TEST (CHARGING SYSTEM)CS144 (5.7L "P" SERIES)
1996 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.5 Y, Automatic
CS144 (5.7L "P" Series)
1996 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.5 Y, AutomaticSECTION CS144 (5.7L "P" Series)
- Scribe end frames to facilitate reassembly. Remove through-bolts and separate end frames. Remove stator. Connect ohmmeter between grounded heat sink and any one of 3 flat metal rectifier bridge terminal connectors and note reading. See Fig 1.
- Reverse ohmmeter leads. A good rectifier bridge will indicate a high and a low reading. If both readings are the same, replace rectifier bridge. Repeat test between grounded heat sink and other 2 flat metal terminal connectors. If readings are the same when leads are reversed at either connection, replace rectifier bridge.
- Repeat test between insulated heat sink and 3 flat metal rectifier bridge terminal connectors. Replace rectifier bridge if readings are the same when leads are reversed at any test connection.
- To reassemble generator, reverse disassembly procedure. Retain brushes with brush retaining pin during reassembly. See Figure. Remove retaining pin after tightening through-bolts.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.