Hello all, this is a 3.0l OHV engine and I thought I had a bad alternator, so I purchased one (reman) online through ebay. Got the part yesterday, installed and seemed to run fine. Last night it went dead, lights flickering got it jumped and got it home just before it went dead again. I checked battery and it show 12 volts, also starter is clicking, probably that's shot also. I think they sold me a higher output alternator, I put my old alternator back in but the same thing. Should I replace the starter cause now it probably has a bad solenoid? Thanks for your help

Test for power at the main terminal of the alternator with the key OFF.
Do you have power?




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I'm not sure I know what you mean. The horn works, all lights work, the radio and all accessories work, so what exactly do I do with the alternator? The starter is not kicking over though. Thank you

I don't know how to make it clearer.

Go to the alternator and test for power at the large main terminal with the key off. Do you have power there?




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I'm sorry I'm not as smart with these things as youall are. I checked the alternator with a flukemeter and it showed 12.30 volts. Is that what you are referring to?

With the engine and key off, go to the alternator itself and locate the large, main output terminal. Put your positive meter lead on that terminal. Put the negative black lead of the meter on a ground. Does it read 12 volts?




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Yes it does! So what do you think the problem is?

You responded to that within 2 minutes. You could not have tested what I asked. I have better ways to waste my time and you can continue to waste your money.




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You must not have read my previous post where I said I checked it as you asked, and it read 12.30 volts. So I'm not wasting your time, but if you don't want to help me then fine. I'm just trying my best to figure this thing out