Monday, October 24, 2011
355 roller serpintine belt change?
I have an 87 monte carlo with a 355 roller. How do I change the serpintine belt? do I have to pull off the alternator belt? Where do I adjust the tightness of the pullies? What tools will I need? HELP!!!!!!!!355 roller serpintine belt change?If you have a spring tensioner, then there should be some way to lever the tensioner pulley against the spring to relieve tension and change the belt. If not, then there's a belt adjustment on one of the driven accessories. Do you normally have to adjust the belt, or is it automatic? If it's automatic, then you have a spring-loaded tensioner pulley.creating file drawing a circle
How to increasing power generated by alternator?
i own a 94 lincoln continental and i don't think the chargeing system is working to good i know when a cars started and you disconnect the battery the cars sopped to stay running but mine doesn't. got a new battery like 2 weeks old. is there any way to clean the alternator with out replaceing it with a new one because i know it runs the car with the battery and don't want to change it.How to increasing power generated by alternator?Hi, follow these instructions to the letter. If you are not too sure, take it to a garage.
1/ Check the voltage across your battery with the ignition off. Write down this reading.
2/ Check voltage with the engine running. Write this down.
3/ Check voltage with engine running just past tickover. (Get a friend to apply some gas). Write this down.
E mail me the results, I will tell you whats up.
DO NOT START TO STRIP THE CHARGING CIRCUIT. There is nothing you can do.
If anyone trys to tell you what is up without these basic measurements, they are wrong.
Speak soon.
Just for your info, doing this will tell you the battery 'no' load voltage, and the voltage that is running through the circuit at both idle and when driving.From this, you can tell if the system is charging.Once you have confirmed if it is or not, then it is time for a diagnosis.
(Check the terminal clamps are tight and clean before doing this)
As bobweb says DO NOT DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING!!!!How to increasing power generated by alternator?Cleaning the alternator won't help you. Likely the brushes are worn out, and with a Lincoln, I suspect it requires a good charging system for all the electrical extras on the car. Alternators are not expensive when comparing it to your time and trouble of constantly killing the battery. Replacement shouldn't be that hard on that year of vehicle.How to increasing power generated by alternator?Never disconnect the battery while the engines running. There has never been any proper repair or test procedure that so instructed an auto technician. Don't take my word for it, just find it written down in any legitimate auto repair manual rather than listening to some old wive's tale about auto charging systems.
The charging voltage should read about 14 to 15.5 Volts DC depending on the battery temperature and state of charge. Use a digital Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) available from Sears ($30) and connect the test leads across the battery terminals with the engine idling and big power accessories like lights and A/C fans etc turned off.How to increasing power generated by alternator?change itHow to increasing power generated by alternator?i am a mechanic and all you can really do is if the battery cables are corroded or loose, then you clean or tighten them ..... if it still doesn't change anything, then you need to replace your alternator
1/ Check the voltage across your battery with the ignition off. Write down this reading.
2/ Check voltage with the engine running. Write this down.
3/ Check voltage with engine running just past tickover. (Get a friend to apply some gas). Write this down.
E mail me the results, I will tell you whats up.
DO NOT START TO STRIP THE CHARGING CIRCUIT. There is nothing you can do.
If anyone trys to tell you what is up without these basic measurements, they are wrong.
Speak soon.
Just for your info, doing this will tell you the battery 'no' load voltage, and the voltage that is running through the circuit at both idle and when driving.From this, you can tell if the system is charging.Once you have confirmed if it is or not, then it is time for a diagnosis.
(Check the terminal clamps are tight and clean before doing this)
As bobweb says DO NOT DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING!!!!How to increasing power generated by alternator?Cleaning the alternator won't help you. Likely the brushes are worn out, and with a Lincoln, I suspect it requires a good charging system for all the electrical extras on the car. Alternators are not expensive when comparing it to your time and trouble of constantly killing the battery. Replacement shouldn't be that hard on that year of vehicle.How to increasing power generated by alternator?Never disconnect the battery while the engines running. There has never been any proper repair or test procedure that so instructed an auto technician. Don't take my word for it, just find it written down in any legitimate auto repair manual rather than listening to some old wive's tale about auto charging systems.
The charging voltage should read about 14 to 15.5 Volts DC depending on the battery temperature and state of charge. Use a digital Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) available from Sears ($30) and connect the test leads across the battery terminals with the engine idling and big power accessories like lights and A/C fans etc turned off.How to increasing power generated by alternator?change itHow to increasing power generated by alternator?i am a mechanic and all you can really do is if the battery cables are corroded or loose, then you clean or tighten them ..... if it still doesn't change anything, then you need to replace your alternator
How do you change the serpentine belt on a 97 kia sephia?
I threw the alternator belt on my 97 sephia and can't figure out how to loosen the other belt so that i can remove it and install the one that broke.
Also, is it possible that throwing this belt could possible throw the timing off?How do you change the serpentine belt on a 97 kia sephia?Serpentine systems use a %26quot;Tensioner%26quot; that pushes against the belt to tighten it. In the center of the tensioner is a bolt- Put a socket on it and turn it counter clock wise. This will take the tension off the serpentine belt and allow you to take it off. It is reapplied just the opposite.
Timing has nothing to do with this belt.The timing is controlled by the timing belt which connects the crank to the cam(s).
Also, is it possible that throwing this belt could possible throw the timing off?How do you change the serpentine belt on a 97 kia sephia?Serpentine systems use a %26quot;Tensioner%26quot; that pushes against the belt to tighten it. In the center of the tensioner is a bolt- Put a socket on it and turn it counter clock wise. This will take the tension off the serpentine belt and allow you to take it off. It is reapplied just the opposite.
Timing has nothing to do with this belt.The timing is controlled by the timing belt which connects the crank to the cam(s).
How to change thermostat on dodge dakota?
I HAVE A 94 DODGE DAKOTA WITH A 318 MOTOR. HOW DO I CHANGE THE THERMOSTAT ON IT? DO I HAVE TO MOVE THE AIR CONDITIONING PUMP AND THE ALTERNATOR TO GET TO IT? THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT.How to change thermostat on dodge dakota?yes you do to get to it and do it right,if not you wont be able to clean the mating surface off good enough on it,that's the easiest way to get to them,unless you can get to it just by moving the alternator out of the way,and its still a tight fit to get it back in right,they could have made it easier to get to on that one,i own a 93 and its no fun working on it,good luck.How to change thermostat on dodge dakota?man,that's a hard one right there ,try and drill in to it just a little and see if you can get a screw driver drove in to it and see if that will budge it out,i did that once and had to remove the brackets and all on it,and drill it out,thankfully its brass an will come out once it weakens some.
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How do i change the drive belts on a nissan 300zx?
For example how do i adjust the alternator and power steering pump on the engine to place a drive belt on it?How do i change the drive belts on a nissan 300zx?i have my mechanic do that and i pay him with the money get from selling thingsHow do i change the drive belts on a nissan 300zx?It a simple job. All the pulleys are on swivel or pivot bolts. You loosen them and your belts will gain enough slack to take them off. Go to www.twinturbo.net or www.300zxclub. com...These sites are dedicated z folks. They have tons of forums and faq sections. They even a illustrations on how to do a lot of jobs. I have a 91 TT, and I usually go there to get my answers or tech help.How do i change the drive belts on a nissan 300zx?You'll need a socket wrench with some sockets. American cars use inch system, Euros use metrics. Unsure on Japanese. Anyhow, on the pump, start loosening the mounting bolts until you hit one where you can move the pump. Move it in, and there'll be a lot less tension on the belt.
It's pretty easy, i would save the pain in the azz stuff for the mechanics, this one is do-able.
It's pretty easy, i would save the pain in the azz stuff for the mechanics, this one is do-able.
How do i change the fuel filter on a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?
My car cut off on me and isn't starting, i try to crank it and it sounds like its out of gas....but it has a half tank of gas in it, i was told it is probably the fuel filter....the car has a new battery, and alternator is good,How do i change the fuel filter on a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?I did it on my Maxima 92, and it was easy.. just look up for the filter. It's usually behind the motor, near the windshield. Once you know where it is, disconect the hose from both sides of the filter with a screwdriver and place the new one. tight them well, but not overtightened.
-(The filter has an out and an intake flow, make sure you don't reverse those when placing the new one).
-(The hose will have a certain gasoline pressure if your car uses a gas pump, so be careful with your eyes).
-(When you have the old one out, blow through it from the same way gasoline flows and see if it's blocked. Blow the new one too so you can see the difference. If the old one was kind of blocked or dirty, but it wasn't the problem of your car, at least you replaced a not so good filter).
Nobody warranties that's gonna be problem.
But if you wanna go ahead and do it I wish you good luck.How do i change the fuel filter on a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?Q- follow the fuel lines from the tank it will take you to the filter,but, do you have a mechanical pump or an electric pump? if you have an electric one have some one get in and turn the key into the run position, the spot the key goes back to after you start the car. open the fuel tank,like your putting gas in, and listen for a low volume whine. if that is present then find the filter, if it's not present then replace the fuel pump.How do i change the fuel filter on a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?type into searchbox
how to replace fuel filter 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
have you been adding any fuel treatments to keep fuel system clean might not need a fuel filter at all
a cup of water wil kill it and it just takes one bad tank of fuel so add a botle of fuel treatment dont run your tank low on fuel more so in winter months tank sweat when you do causes water most likey problemmusic myspace com and interop
-(The filter has an out and an intake flow, make sure you don't reverse those when placing the new one).
-(The hose will have a certain gasoline pressure if your car uses a gas pump, so be careful with your eyes).
-(When you have the old one out, blow through it from the same way gasoline flows and see if it's blocked. Blow the new one too so you can see the difference. If the old one was kind of blocked or dirty, but it wasn't the problem of your car, at least you replaced a not so good filter).
Nobody warranties that's gonna be problem.
But if you wanna go ahead and do it I wish you good luck.How do i change the fuel filter on a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?Q- follow the fuel lines from the tank it will take you to the filter,but, do you have a mechanical pump or an electric pump? if you have an electric one have some one get in and turn the key into the run position, the spot the key goes back to after you start the car. open the fuel tank,like your putting gas in, and listen for a low volume whine. if that is present then find the filter, if it's not present then replace the fuel pump.How do i change the fuel filter on a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?type into searchbox
how to replace fuel filter 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
have you been adding any fuel treatments to keep fuel system clean might not need a fuel filter at all
a cup of water wil kill it and it just takes one bad tank of fuel so add a botle of fuel treatment dont run your tank low on fuel more so in winter months tank sweat when you do causes water most likey problem
How do I change the belts on a 2002 Toyota Sienna V6?
I was expecting to find a single serpentine belt with an automatic tensioner pulley. I have changed serpentine belts on many models with no problem. But this Sienna has two belts, not one. One belt drives the power steering pump. The second belt drives the alternator and A/C. I don't see a tensioner pulley on either belt. Do these belts work like old-fashioned V-belts belts where you tension them by loosening something (like the alternator) and then using a pry bar to tighten the belt? I can barely see the power steering pump so it looks pretty tight, I welcome advice from anybody who knows this model. Thanks.How do I change the belts on a 2002 Toyota Sienna V6?loosen the 14mm bolt on top of alternator. loosen 12mm bolt below alternator sitting sideways. adjust belt tension with 10mm bolt running through previous 12mm.
loosen 12mm bolt on top of power steering pump. underneath vehicle loosen a 12mm bolt below p/s pump pull on belt to relieve tension, and pry carefully to increase tension.
a bit of advice when reinstalling belts, the belt tension has to be just so, too tight and you will wreck the bearings in both pump and alt., too loose and the belts will squeal they have to be just right.
loosen 12mm bolt on top of power steering pump. underneath vehicle loosen a 12mm bolt below p/s pump pull on belt to relieve tension, and pry carefully to increase tension.
a bit of advice when reinstalling belts, the belt tension has to be just so, too tight and you will wreck the bearings in both pump and alt., too loose and the belts will squeal they have to be just right.
I took my boat out .Went into shallow water . Hit the bottom motor will not start. What do u think it is?
I TRIE TO START IT IT IT WOULDNT START. DO U THINK SAND GOT IN IT ... AND HOW DO I CLEAN IT .I BOUGHT ALTERNATOR AND STARTER.. SHOULD I CHANGE THEM?.. PLEASE GIVE ME A COUPLE REASONS WHAT THE PROBLEMI took my boat out .Went into shallow water . Hit the bottom motor will not start. What do u think it is?check the obvious first you may have bent a shaft or jammed a gear take those apart and inspect them if the prop turns freely in your hand it should be okay and then see if you broke something else.I took my boat out .Went into shallow water . Hit the bottom motor will not start. What do u think it is?it should start need more info does it tuen is it and inboard or o,b,I took my boat out .Went into shallow water . Hit the bottom motor will not start. What do u think it is?Why did you buy alternator %26amp; starter? Have you been having some kind of symptoms lately? What recent maintenance has been done to the motor.
Since you are there and we are not, we have to rely on you to describe the situation well enough to give you an answer that is more than a Wild-A$$-Guess.
Couple things I need to know.
When you turn the key, does the solenoid %26quot;click%26quot;?
If so, then does the starter motor spin?
If so, does it engage the flywheel and spin it at a normal rate of speed?
What kind of motor? year/make/horsepower? inboard/outboard/stern drive?
Exactly what part of the boat hit bottom?
What kind of bottom? sand/mud/rocks/other obstructions?
Did you inspect your hull and propeller for impact damage?I took my boat out .Went into shallow water . Hit the bottom motor will not start. What do u think it is?Need a lot more info than what you gave us.
Since you are there and we are not, we have to rely on you to describe the situation well enough to give you an answer that is more than a Wild-A$$-Guess.
Couple things I need to know.
When you turn the key, does the solenoid %26quot;click%26quot;?
If so, then does the starter motor spin?
If so, does it engage the flywheel and spin it at a normal rate of speed?
What kind of motor? year/make/horsepower? inboard/outboard/stern drive?
Exactly what part of the boat hit bottom?
What kind of bottom? sand/mud/rocks/other obstructions?
Did you inspect your hull and propeller for impact damage?I took my boat out .Went into shallow water . Hit the bottom motor will not start. What do u think it is?Need a lot more info than what you gave us.
How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Honda Accord?
It's an LX 4cyl. Its actually had 2 belts next to each other that I'm looking to replace. I do not see a tensioner so do I just remove the Alternator pulley to replace or what?How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Honda Accord?I think on this car the Alternator tensions one of the belts and the Power steering pump tensions the other one. You do not remove the pulleys, you need to loosen(do not remove) like 2 or 3 bolts on the ps pump and then the pump should slide and the belt should come off. Same story with the alt...but im sure that only has two bolts....one of them is under the alt and you can reach it easier from underneath. Good luck!How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Honda Accord?That engine doesn't have tensioners instead it has brackets that are slotted. All you need to do is loosen (dont remove) the bolts. Probably a 12mm and move the alternator and or power steering pump. This will take the tension off the belt so you can remove it.How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Honda Accord?the one on the left
I have a 96 sunfire GT and it is having trouble starting the starter turns over very slow
sometimes it will catch and start up sometimes it takes a few more times...also the battery light comes on and off when im driving, we have changed the starter, the alternator and i tried putting a different battery in and all the problems are still there any suggestions as to what this might be, my dad is a class a mechanic and has been for almost 25 years and is puzzled does anyone have any ideas as to what it may be? any ideas are welcome and a similar experience and how it was solved will also help thanks alot!I have a 96 sunfire GT and it is having trouble starting the starter turns over very slowyou either have a bad battery or alternator,have them check.good luckI have a 96 sunfire GT and it is having trouble starting the starter turns over very slowit sounds like a starter electrical problem maybe check the voltage going to the starter and to the solenoid and check the solenoid which is probably either on the starter or on the fender wallI have a 96 sunfire GT and it is having trouble starting the starter turns over very slowcheck to make sure your ground wires are all tight expecially the ones to the alternator ............
Car wont start please help?
Hi, My car will not start for a few months its been putting but running decent and now it wont start its got a good battery,alternator, and I changed the fuel filter and I hear the fuel pump coming on when I turn the key forward so I don't think Its that, Its a 1993 Lincoln TownCar. Any Idea's on what could be causing this? Any advice on how to fix It WITHOUT bringing It to the shop?
Thanks alotCar wont start please help?probally starter. hit the starter with a mallet a couple times then see if tit startsCar wont start please help?check your spark plugs to see if they are firing,Car wont start please help?Try the spark plugs and distributor cap, rotors and wires
Good Luck and GOD BlessCar wont start please help?maybe starter motorCar wont start please help?u need to narrow it down to fuel or spark. fuel is either pump or filter. u took care of filter. u might disconnect filter and see if pumping or pop a couple of plugs and see if they are wet from gas. that will eliminate fuel. for spark u will need a timing light. simply connect timing light to one plug wire at a time and turn over engine. if light goes on, then u are getting volts. u could still have bad wires. u might do a mist test to see if any are bad or if they are old go ahead and throw new ones in. the only other things u might look at are dist. cap and rotor and coil. i think that the coil can be tested at advance auto but i am not positive on that. the dist cap and rotor u can visually inspect for signs of internal wear. from there the only thing left if nothing else is a bad distributor. now this is not the end all list. i am sure there are other things but these are the easiest and cheapest to check on your own.Car wont start please help?Are your battery cables tight, is there any corrosion on the battery post and have you replaced your air filter. Also this does happen. You might have a defective battey/ alternator.4save marriage advice for a story
Thanks alotCar wont start please help?probally starter. hit the starter with a mallet a couple times then see if tit startsCar wont start please help?check your spark plugs to see if they are firing,Car wont start please help?Try the spark plugs and distributor cap, rotors and wires
Good Luck and GOD BlessCar wont start please help?maybe starter motorCar wont start please help?u need to narrow it down to fuel or spark. fuel is either pump or filter. u took care of filter. u might disconnect filter and see if pumping or pop a couple of plugs and see if they are wet from gas. that will eliminate fuel. for spark u will need a timing light. simply connect timing light to one plug wire at a time and turn over engine. if light goes on, then u are getting volts. u could still have bad wires. u might do a mist test to see if any are bad or if they are old go ahead and throw new ones in. the only other things u might look at are dist. cap and rotor and coil. i think that the coil can be tested at advance auto but i am not positive on that. the dist cap and rotor u can visually inspect for signs of internal wear. from there the only thing left if nothing else is a bad distributor. now this is not the end all list. i am sure there are other things but these are the easiest and cheapest to check on your own.Car wont start please help?Are your battery cables tight, is there any corrosion on the battery post and have you replaced your air filter. Also this does happen. You might have a defective battey/ alternator.
How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?
I recently had to buy a new radio for my car because the old one broke. However since I put it in, whenever I've tried to use the radio function (as opposed to the CD function) I get the noise of the alternator kicking back through the radio. This didn't happen with the old one, but apparently it's because the newer radios tend to be more sensitive. Anyway, the guy at the shop said the alternator could be working too hard, now I knew my battery was going so I changed it, and had an alternator test and now that's all good. I've also been told it could be bad earth cables, which I'm yet to test and clean, but while I'm on the subject could it really be those?
Leaving aside the earths, what could this problem be? If it's a simple case of buying some sort of suppressor then where can I get one from and how and where do I fit it?
I have a 2000 reg Ford Fiesta 1.3 and the radio is a JVC KD-G441.
Any help is much appreciated, thanks.How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?If it was ok before fitting the new radio, then it sounds like the earth may be faulty, try a new earth braid from set to car body, or you can fit a 1mf suppressor to main alt. lead and to earth, (very unusual to fit suppressors these days)..How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?hello i be live you need an suppressor at the back of the alternator you should be able to buy this from your local ACCESSORY shop that repair shop who will have this part should be able to replace your self good luckHow do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio? it is a crap radio that does not filter properly. your old radio was working good with no noise until it broke ----so its the new radio.How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?You need a capasitator , prices very, check out the web for the one that would best suit your needs, hope this helpsHow do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?you need an suppressor . ebay
Leaving aside the earths, what could this problem be? If it's a simple case of buying some sort of suppressor then where can I get one from and how and where do I fit it?
I have a 2000 reg Ford Fiesta 1.3 and the radio is a JVC KD-G441.
Any help is much appreciated, thanks.How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?If it was ok before fitting the new radio, then it sounds like the earth may be faulty, try a new earth braid from set to car body, or you can fit a 1mf suppressor to main alt. lead and to earth, (very unusual to fit suppressors these days)..How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?hello i be live you need an suppressor at the back of the alternator you should be able to buy this from your local ACCESSORY shop that repair shop who will have this part should be able to replace your self good luckHow do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio? it is a crap radio that does not filter properly. your old radio was working good with no noise until it broke ----so its the new radio.How do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?You need a capasitator , prices very, check out the web for the one that would best suit your needs, hope this helpsHow do I stop alternator noise coming through car radio?you need an suppressor . ebay
How do I change the spark plugs on a 1990 Buick Century w/ a 3.3 six liter engine?
There's this superstructure holding the alternator over the area of the plugs with some kind of plate -right- over them. It looks like all of that needs to be removed - just to change the plugs?!How do I change the spark plugs on a 1990 Buick Century w/ a 3.3 six liter engine?if the plate is keeping you from getting into the plugs then remove it until you get done.
How do i change the ac belt of a dodge neon 2000 is the same that goes to the power steering and alternator?
The automatic belt tensioner maintains proper tension on the power steering/air conditioning belt. After belt is installed, inspect belt length indicator marks. The indicator mark should be within the minimum belt length and maximum belt length marks. On a new belt, the indicator mark should align approximately with the nominal belt length mark.How do i change the ac belt of a dodge neon 2000 is the same that goes to the power steering and alternator?AS Tracy, but leave 1/2 inch play
Does an alternator have a rectifier in it?
does an alternator have a rectifier in it? how can i change its output voltage into a pure sine @ 60hrz? i am working on a project and would like to have my alternator give me a constant ac voltage of 14 with a 60 hrz frequency. at speeds between 2000 to 5000 rpms. also @ 14volts does the current produced from the alternator solely depend on the load?
Does an alternator have a rectifier in it?It has a number of rectifiers. An alternator outputs typically three phase AC, and that is rectified by the rectifiers to produce DC to charge the battery.
To get 60 Hz, you will have to spin the alternator at exactly the correct speed. What that is I don't know, it will vary from model to model. Plus remove the diodes. But you will have 3 phases power, which you will have to convert to single phase, a difficult project. But perhaps you can find a single phase alternator??
Current will depend on the load as it does on any voltage source, however, you can adjust the output voltage by adjusting the current into the field winding.
Your best bet is to use the auto voltage regulator, leave the diodes in place, and let the alternator charge a battery. Use an inverter from the battery to generate AC at 60 Hz
.Does an alternator have a rectifier in it?This is just an extension on the last answer. Yes, an alternator has 3 phases before the rectifier. It will be next to impossible to find a single phase alternator. The only way to have a constant AC frequency over the full range of RPMs is to use the rectified (ie. DC) voltage at the output and then invert it to AC. DC to AC inverters are pretty involved and somewhat complicated to build, but thankfully they are easy to find and buy. The best thing to do would be to buy a basic 12V to 110V AC inverter. The 110V AC outputs are not a perfect sine wave, but it is close enough. Feed the 110V into a simple 8:1 transformer and then you will have ~14V AC @ 60hz. When you go to buy your transformer, a 110V - 12V would probably be good enough although it isn't quite 8:1.
Good luck!Does an alternator have a rectifier in it?I believe you need a generator. I may get corrected, but I believe the alternator is a device that makes DC and the generator is a device that makes AC.
In older vehicles they use to have generators in them, and then they ran them through a regulator or rectifier to produce the DC needed to charge the battery.
So to answer the question, Yes a alternator does have a rectifier in itDoes an alternator have a rectifier in it?You have sufficient information scattered amongst the various respondents to satisfactorily answer your question.
I should like to comment on IRUNULTRAS effort.
He is confused.
The word 'generator' is a generic name for a machine, rotary in this case, which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
So, a generator provides an electric current. Without further information that's all we can say about it.
There are two types of generator.
One of them is called a dynamo and produces d.c.
The other is called an alternator and produces a.c.
Does an alternator have a rectifier in it?To add a little more to the two good answers that you have, the frequency of the voltage generated by an alternator is given by frequency(Hz) = RPM X p / 120 where p is the number of poles. The number of poles is an even number and is most likely 2, 4 or 6. For 60 Hz, the speed could be 3600, 1800, 1200 or less. It can not be more than 3600.
Does an alternator have a rectifier in it?It has a number of rectifiers. An alternator outputs typically three phase AC, and that is rectified by the rectifiers to produce DC to charge the battery.
To get 60 Hz, you will have to spin the alternator at exactly the correct speed. What that is I don't know, it will vary from model to model. Plus remove the diodes. But you will have 3 phases power, which you will have to convert to single phase, a difficult project. But perhaps you can find a single phase alternator??
Current will depend on the load as it does on any voltage source, however, you can adjust the output voltage by adjusting the current into the field winding.
Your best bet is to use the auto voltage regulator, leave the diodes in place, and let the alternator charge a battery. Use an inverter from the battery to generate AC at 60 Hz
.Does an alternator have a rectifier in it?This is just an extension on the last answer. Yes, an alternator has 3 phases before the rectifier. It will be next to impossible to find a single phase alternator. The only way to have a constant AC frequency over the full range of RPMs is to use the rectified (ie. DC) voltage at the output and then invert it to AC. DC to AC inverters are pretty involved and somewhat complicated to build, but thankfully they are easy to find and buy. The best thing to do would be to buy a basic 12V to 110V AC inverter. The 110V AC outputs are not a perfect sine wave, but it is close enough. Feed the 110V into a simple 8:1 transformer and then you will have ~14V AC @ 60hz. When you go to buy your transformer, a 110V - 12V would probably be good enough although it isn't quite 8:1.
Good luck!Does an alternator have a rectifier in it?I believe you need a generator. I may get corrected, but I believe the alternator is a device that makes DC and the generator is a device that makes AC.
In older vehicles they use to have generators in them, and then they ran them through a regulator or rectifier to produce the DC needed to charge the battery.
So to answer the question, Yes a alternator does have a rectifier in itDoes an alternator have a rectifier in it?You have sufficient information scattered amongst the various respondents to satisfactorily answer your question.
I should like to comment on IRUNULTRAS effort.
He is confused.
The word 'generator' is a generic name for a machine, rotary in this case, which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
So, a generator provides an electric current. Without further information that's all we can say about it.
There are two types of generator.
One of them is called a dynamo and produces d.c.
The other is called an alternator and produces a.c.
Does an alternator have a rectifier in it?To add a little more to the two good answers that you have, the frequency of the voltage generated by an alternator is given by frequency(Hz) = RPM X p / 120 where p is the number of poles. The number of poles is an even number and is most likely 2, 4 or 6. For 60 Hz, the speed could be 3600, 1800, 1200 or less. It can not be more than 3600.
How to change a belt on a 1996 plymouth breeze?
We are trying to change a serpentine belt on a 1996 plymouth breeze. There is a cover in the way and we aren't sure how to get that off. It is the one on the top by the alternator.How to change a belt on a 1996 plymouth breeze?Those type of covers usually snap into position and could have a bolt or screw holding them on, plus if bolt or screw is used their positioned about centre so it holds the cover more firmly, to keep them from rattling and more balanced etc.
Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way if you could get to a parts outlet then you could try calling around and seeing who offers a free print out and belts installation info and process for that vehicle.asian hair rss feed viewer widget
Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way if you could get to a parts outlet then you could try calling around and seeing who offers a free print out and belts installation info and process for that vehicle.
How much does it cost to replace an Alternator?
I drive an '87 Thunderbird and recently, in this change to cold weather, it's been extremely difficult to get it to start. However, the battery is less than 3 weeks old. Could the alternator be the issue? What's the price range for a new one, and is it possible to have it repaied/replaced with a used one?How much does it cost to replace an Alternator?Could be the alternator-The car though uses the battery to start up and the alternator powers it while its cranked-If the alt goes bad then the battery has to run everything and will die faster-You can look up an alternator on any local auto parts website, and with the age of your car it should be pretty simple to switch it out.How much does it cost to replace an Alternator?I'd use common sense and call a few shops and get some quotes. I doubt it's the alternator if it %26quot;starts hard%26quot;. I'd get the vehicle to a reputable repair facility and have a professional have a look. Otherwise you will just be wasting time and money swapping parts out trying to fix it yourself.How much does it cost to replace an Alternator?local auto parts store like autozone advanced will check it for free a new one i think is 100-150
How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?
I have a car that we changed the water pump and alternator/air conditioning belt on. Now when I crank it it goes thump thump thump like its going to stop running at first. If I give it gas it sounds fine except the belt starts squeaking. After a few seconds it acts fine. It only does this when its first cranked and if its been itting for more than about 10 minutes since it was last cranked. When the water pump was changed it was very hard to get to. We had to take off the air filter, timing belt, Airconditoner belt. Im really sure the timing is right cause it drives really good. I was just wondering what could be causing this and how to fix it. Also how do I get the belt to quit squeaking? Thanks for your answers.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?other than adjusting the belt ,which i would start there,you can also use a bar of soap and rub it on the belt for temporary relief of noise.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Tighten the belt
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Spray the belt with WD40How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Re-adjust the tension of the belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Not sure the belt is the problem; you could try tightening up the pump, or spray a product you can get at an auto parts store called %26quot;belt dressing%26quot; that will help it.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?check the belt tensionerHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?I would check the belt for fluid in the %26quot;tread%26quot;. Like; oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, etc. Usually a belt squeals when it's gotten wet with some sort of lubricant.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A very simple way you can try is that try to spray water over the belt ...most of the times it works..Pls check the whether the belt are too tight..if so adjust it.Because if the belt is too tight it may affect the water pump bearing also.
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bahrainHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?i will need to readjust the beltHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?First: Lets assume that your problem is a squeaking belt.
One easy way to find out is to go to auto parts store and get a can of spray %26quot;Belt Dressing%26quot; about a 3.00 item
With your motor running spray alll the belts you can see.
Wear some protective eye wear when you do this.
If it is just the belt (being new) the squeaking should stop.
If that is not the problem, you may have your belts too tight and some adjustment is needed. Lets hope the spray works out for you. (oh by the way, the spray is good for lawn mower belts as well).How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Put a little brake fluid on it. I bet it's a Mitsubishi. Enjoy.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Change or adjust the fan belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A belt that has gotten antifreeze or water on will be noisy. With new belts, they will stretch and not pull and the sqeaking is due to slipage. New belts need to be retightened after two weeks and sometimes done two or three times before they settle in. If your car has an automatic tensionor (spring loaded) the spring may have lost its power, or broke, or the belt could be too long. The squeaking right at start-up is the altenator requiring the extra *unph* to put back into the battery what you took out on startup.
Is the thump, thump, thump at startup the engine turning over that hard? Did you double check your timing marks before and after your work? Have the timing checked.
Replace the belt
Spray the belt with WD40How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Re-adjust the tension of the belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Not sure the belt is the problem; you could try tightening up the pump, or spray a product you can get at an auto parts store called %26quot;belt dressing%26quot; that will help it.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?check the belt tensionerHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?I would check the belt for fluid in the %26quot;tread%26quot;. Like; oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, etc. Usually a belt squeals when it's gotten wet with some sort of lubricant.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A very simple way you can try is that try to spray water over the belt ...most of the times it works..Pls check the whether the belt are too tight..if so adjust it.Because if the belt is too tight it may affect the water pump bearing also.
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bahrainHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?i will need to readjust the beltHow do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?First: Lets assume that your problem is a squeaking belt.
One easy way to find out is to go to auto parts store and get a can of spray %26quot;Belt Dressing%26quot; about a 3.00 item
With your motor running spray alll the belts you can see.
Wear some protective eye wear when you do this.
If it is just the belt (being new) the squeaking should stop.
If that is not the problem, you may have your belts too tight and some adjustment is needed. Lets hope the spray works out for you. (oh by the way, the spray is good for lawn mower belts as well).How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Put a little brake fluid on it. I bet it's a Mitsubishi. Enjoy.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?Change or adjust the fan belt.How do I stop the squeaking of a belt on my car?A belt that has gotten antifreeze or water on will be noisy. With new belts, they will stretch and not pull and the sqeaking is due to slipage. New belts need to be retightened after two weeks and sometimes done two or three times before they settle in. If your car has an automatic tensionor (spring loaded) the spring may have lost its power, or broke, or the belt could be too long. The squeaking right at start-up is the altenator requiring the extra *unph* to put back into the battery what you took out on startup.
Is the thump, thump, thump at startup the engine turning over that hard? Did you double check your timing marks before and after your work? Have the timing checked.
What causes the bolt for the electrical line on the alternator to catch on fire?
ok i installed a new alternator on march 13th on my 1991 honda civic we just went on a road trip and when i got back i had to change my oxygen sensor due to it failing i change that and start my car up and now on the top of my alternator the bolted electrical line not the plug caught on fire and just immediately starts to glow when the engine is running what could be causing this? how do i fix it?What causes the bolt for the electrical line on the alternator to catch on fire?you've got too much current running through that cable. Sounds like something wasn't grounded properly.What causes the bolt for the electrical line on the alternator to catch on fire?It could be that the bolt is touching a live wire .What causes the bolt for the electrical line on the alternator to catch on fire?When anything electrical catches on fire, it's usually because of a short, or too much current on the wire. Electrical shorts can happen because of many reasons, the most common being damage to the wire's insulation, which allows anything metal to take some of the current from the hot wire.
I'd check the wire, and look for areas that might be shorting out to anything metal, and I'd also check other sections of the alternator for any damage, burn spots, or melted metal/plastic.
Know that if a wire catches on fire, or shorts out, you're probably going to want to replace at least the section that had the problem, otherwise it could easily happen again, since the insulation would be heavily damaged in that area.
Also check your grounding system.
I'd check the wire, and look for areas that might be shorting out to anything metal, and I'd also check other sections of the alternator for any damage, burn spots, or melted metal/plastic.
Know that if a wire catches on fire, or shorts out, you're probably going to want to replace at least the section that had the problem, otherwise it could easily happen again, since the insulation would be heavily damaged in that area.
Also check your grounding system.
Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?
Hello, I had a car (1999 Camaro) jumped and brought to Menikie. They tested the battery and said it was dead. They replaced the battery and and the car worked.
They checked the battery with some unknown device to me and they said that the stick was moving around back and forth.
they told me this means that the alternator needs to be changed.
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are they taking me for a ride or are they right. I have a voltmeter on the dash in my car and if that was the same test they used, my stick on the voltmeter does go back and forth a bit, but never in the red zone.
they did say that the cra had 100,000 miles and the alternator needed to go.
so what's the story. How long until drive unitl/or if I have a problem?Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?My best guess from what you said is that one or more of the diodes in your Alternator is blown. Alternators produce alternating current (back and forth), whereas cars use direct current (one direction). Think of alternating current like positive and negative energy. The job of the diodes is to let through the positive energy, but block the negative energy.
You could get it checked for free at Autozone or the like, but from what I've heard,they often don't check for this. To check for this specific thing, all that's needed is an AC (alternating current) Volt-Meter, which is different than the one in your car.
I suggest you ask your friends and neighbors if they know a good local independent mechanic shop, and have them check for that specifically. Shouldn't cost much, and they may waive the testing fee if you have them repair it.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?Go to Auto Zone, and get another FREE test. This will verify. You probably DO need a new alternator and VOLTAGE REGULATOR. Many times, the battery goes bad from an internal short in the alternator. They sometimes need to be replaced together, or so my local alternator shop tells me.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?If you have put in a new battery, and the voltage is rising and falling then the alternator is at fault. It needs to be about 14.5 Volts.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?if the battery keeps going dead then it,s probably the alternator not charging the battery.
They checked the battery with some unknown device to me and they said that the stick was moving around back and forth.
they told me this means that the alternator needs to be changed.
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are they taking me for a ride or are they right. I have a voltmeter on the dash in my car and if that was the same test they used, my stick on the voltmeter does go back and forth a bit, but never in the red zone.
they did say that the cra had 100,000 miles and the alternator needed to go.
so what's the story. How long until drive unitl/or if I have a problem?Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?My best guess from what you said is that one or more of the diodes in your Alternator is blown. Alternators produce alternating current (back and forth), whereas cars use direct current (one direction). Think of alternating current like positive and negative energy. The job of the diodes is to let through the positive energy, but block the negative energy.
You could get it checked for free at Autozone or the like, but from what I've heard,they often don't check for this. To check for this specific thing, all that's needed is an AC (alternating current) Volt-Meter, which is different than the one in your car.
I suggest you ask your friends and neighbors if they know a good local independent mechanic shop, and have them check for that specifically. Shouldn't cost much, and they may waive the testing fee if you have them repair it.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?Go to Auto Zone, and get another FREE test. This will verify. You probably DO need a new alternator and VOLTAGE REGULATOR. Many times, the battery goes bad from an internal short in the alternator. They sometimes need to be replaced together, or so my local alternator shop tells me.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?If you have put in a new battery, and the voltage is rising and falling then the alternator is at fault. It needs to be about 14.5 Volts.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?if the battery keeps going dead then it,s probably the alternator not charging the battery.
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