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Diode Assembly

With stator leads disconnected from diode assemblies, connect an ohmmeter as shown in illustrations. Then reverse ohmmeter leads and repeat test for each diode. All diodes should shown a low reading of about 60 ohms in one direction and infinite reading in other direction.

Fig 1: Diode Test Connections - 61 Amp.
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