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Rotor Resistance

Connect ohmmeter leads to each slip ring, and read resistance of field coil. See Fig 1. Resistance should be 3.2 ohms (18 ACR) or 3.6 ohms (25 ACR).

Fig 1: Checking Alternator Rotor Resistance
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Connect ohmmeter leads to each slip ring  .