jakeZ70
Been Around the Block
I've nearly finished my 68 CB 350 build http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=51409.0. The last major issue is the battery isn't charging. I've gone through this sticky (http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=48646.0) on troubleshooting charging systems, and according to this I think the issue is rectifier.
I started by trickle charging the battery. It charged up to 13 volts, and held over twelve volts for several days. I assume that's fine. I also left it hooked up to the harness for a couple of days. The charge held.
Next I tested the stator. The continuity was good and, and it was pushing plenty of AC. However, while running and testing the voltage at the battery, I'm only getting 10 volts. Even revving to 5k RPMs, the voltage doesn't move at all.
I tested the rectifier next, by connecting my volt meter to the red and white wire coming out of the top, and grounding to the frame. I'm also only getting 10 volts there, but I'm also getting a measurable amount of AC current.
Is it safe to assume that the rectifier is gone, or should I also test the regulator? If it is gone should I replace the rectifier with the stock Honda rectifier, or go with something new?
I started by trickle charging the battery. It charged up to 13 volts, and held over twelve volts for several days. I assume that's fine. I also left it hooked up to the harness for a couple of days. The charge held.
Next I tested the stator. The continuity was good and, and it was pushing plenty of AC. However, while running and testing the voltage at the battery, I'm only getting 10 volts. Even revving to 5k RPMs, the voltage doesn't move at all.
I tested the rectifier next, by connecting my volt meter to the red and white wire coming out of the top, and grounding to the frame. I'm also only getting 10 volts there, but I'm also getting a measurable amount of AC current.
Is it safe to assume that the rectifier is gone, or should I also test the regulator? If it is gone should I replace the rectifier with the stock Honda rectifier, or go with something new?
