That was a great and informative video, a nice change of pace. I have replaced regulators in my alternators before but never had to replace the diode pack yet.
Great information Scottie. This is the sort of stuff I work on. I just learned how to fix the shifter linkage on my car. Scottie Kilmer has loads of advice on cars, but you wrapped up all of the info on the how, why and where for the alternator. Thanks!
Neil Peart teaches Tech. Awesomeness :-) Episode idea...how can one wire up a switch to alternate between and battery and AC (?) power on a Raspberry Pi? I've looked high and low for instructions on that and have come up zilcho! Great channel! Keep up the great work Scottie!
@@ScottiesTech me being lazy, the easiest part to replace for me would have been the regulator, the diode pack is easy enough to check, as was the brushes, and visuals of the windings. Good demonstration in replacement of a diode pack though.... haven't needed to do that yet :)
Great video as always! I need new tires bc my psycho neighbor took one out with a power tool. He pees off the porch, killed feral kittens & a cat when I was rescuing them & taking them all to a place like Best Friends for dogs. But it hasnt started for quite some time so who knows, I may by this time need an alternator, I know it needs the battery charged again. If only crooked lying Gavin Newsom would send out the Golden State Stimulus check! -- Off-topic a question for you. Got the new refurbished HP computer, is there a workaround for entering my PIN? I never had a password on the other one but this one has that, runs Windows 10 and I'm keeping it that way lol! Thx as always Scottie!
You can remove the PIN/password by going to: Settings -> Accounts -> Sign-in Options -> Windows Hello Pin. You should be able to remove the PIN, or in the case of the password, leave it blank - that'll remove it. Then down below you can turn off 'Require sign-in' just for good measure.
@@ScottiesTech Dammit! I did all that you sd here, turned off computer, didnt work, grr. I looked for a Save or Apply option, didnt see one. What do I do now, try again and ??
@@psychicoutlawchanel7430 Oh! I think you may have to set a password, THEN you can 'Remove' the PIN code, and then reset the password to nothing (i.e. leave it blank). Haven't done that in awhile!
@@ScottiesTech I take it that you mean log in with the PIN, set a passwd, reset it to blank, then change it leaving it blank. Hope it works! You're a doll, thanks again, will do it tomorrow as it's late here and I want to go to bed in a few minutes.
Yeah, especially with many modern engines in smaller engine bays. One time I removed the alternator, and the spring-loaded belt tensioner broke! That was annoying.
Sorry Einstein but I will stick to the proven method of putting a voltage tester onto the battery while the alternator is charging!......if it reads close to 14.5 volts then all is good, if it reads 12.5 or near then it needs fixing or replacing same if it reads anything over 15. volts. It should read 14 volts even with all lights, wiper motor, heating fan on high working. The method of trying to guess anything from battery terminal corrosion is just plain STUPID and tells nothing other than battery acid and or fumes are condensing onto the terminals which causes corrosion and this basically happens on ALL BATTERIES depending on what female terminals material is made of. Lead produces white residue and brass or copper terminals produce a greenish residue.
That was a great and informative video, a nice change of pace. I have replaced regulators in my alternators before but never had to replace the diode pack yet.
Good morning Cletus and Scottie! Grabbing my coffee for the new vid🖖🏻
Great information Scottie. This is the sort of stuff I work on. I just learned how to fix the shifter linkage on my car. Scottie Kilmer has loads of advice on cars, but you wrapped up all of the info on the how, why and where for the alternator. Thanks!
Actual, practical information. You should try to do more like this.
Thanks , Scottie , that's a good advice , I've been changing whole alternator a few times $250-300 , now I know what to do :)
If it puts out DC why didn't they call it something like a direconator?
Great video! Thanks for making it fun. Make more of these!
*Cool show, good info.* *Merry Christmas Scottie!*
Very useful. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.
That’s good to know,, I try to fix my own vehicle And lawnmower when I can, I’ll definitely look into that if my alternator acts up
Excellent video, thanks!
Wonderful, thank you!
That was a great video! Thank you!
I have the same alternator can you give me the part #'s and where you got them from PLEASE
Sure!
The regulator: www.ebay.com/itm/324754930544
Diode pack: amzn.to/3now29G
Thank You . . .
Neil Peart teaches Tech. Awesomeness :-) Episode idea...how can one wire up a switch to alternate between and battery and AC (?) power on a Raspberry Pi? I've looked high and low for instructions on that and have come up zilcho! Great channel! Keep up the great work Scottie!
Very cool.
I must of missed where you decided which part was faulty...Nah...just replace everything ...yeah that should work :)
The regulator was bad since it was overcharging my battery - hence the battery terminal corrosion.
@@ScottiesTech me being lazy, the easiest part to replace for me would have been the regulator, the diode pack is easy enough to check, as was the brushes, and visuals of the windings. Good demonstration in replacement of a diode pack though.... haven't needed to do that yet :)
It's like Bob Ross picked up a screwdriver instead of a paintbrush
I was expecting 14V while rotating and about 12V when not..
Great video as always! I need new tires bc my psycho neighbor took one out with a power tool. He pees off the porch, killed feral kittens & a cat when I was rescuing them & taking them all to a place like Best Friends for dogs. But it hasnt started for quite some time so who knows, I may by this time need an alternator, I know it needs the battery charged again. If only crooked lying Gavin Newsom would send out the Golden State Stimulus check! -- Off-topic a question for you. Got the new refurbished HP computer, is there a workaround for entering my PIN? I never had a password on the other one but this one has that, runs Windows 10 and I'm keeping it that way lol! Thx as always Scottie!
You can remove the PIN/password by going to: Settings -> Accounts -> Sign-in Options -> Windows Hello Pin. You should be able to remove the PIN, or in the case of the password, leave it blank - that'll remove it. Then down below you can turn off 'Require sign-in' just for good measure.
@@ScottiesTech Thank you! I love you Scottie! You're the greatest!!
@@ScottiesTech Dammit! I did all that you sd here, turned off computer, didnt work, grr. I looked for a Save or Apply option, didnt see one. What do I do now, try again and ??
@@psychicoutlawchanel7430 Oh! I think you may have to set a password, THEN you can 'Remove' the PIN code, and then reset the password to nothing (i.e. leave it blank). Haven't done that in awhile!
@@ScottiesTech I take it that you mean log in with the PIN, set a passwd, reset it to blank, then change it leaving it blank. Hope it works! You're a doll, thanks again, will do it tomorrow as it's late here and I want to go to bed in a few minutes.
The hardest part is to get the alternator out of the vehicle and put it back again. 😂
Yeah, especially with many modern engines in smaller engine bays. One time I removed the alternator, and the spring-loaded belt tensioner broke! That was annoying.
Sorry Einstein but I will stick to the proven method of putting a voltage tester onto the battery while the alternator is charging!......if it reads close to 14.5 volts then all is good, if it reads 12.5 or near then it needs fixing or replacing same if it reads anything over 15. volts. It should read 14 volts even with all lights, wiper motor, heating fan on high working. The method of trying to guess anything from battery terminal corrosion is just plain STUPID and tells nothing other than battery acid and or fumes are condensing onto the terminals which causes corrosion and this basically happens on ALL BATTERIES depending on what female terminals material is made of. Lead produces white residue and brass or copper terminals produce a greenish residue.
I agree