I pulled the other end off the generator's housing, which required removing a lot of bolts and both mufflers. No, it's not bad rotating diodes. This is not a brushLESS generator! It has brushes, and when I put the Fluke on them and spun the motor over by hand the resistance varied wildly, and was even open-circuit at times. When I pulled the brush pack they seemed a little short to me. So, the brushes are too short and/or worn out. Maybe I'll try getting some at the hardware store and try to install them.
With the end panel removed it was also obvious that the battery is installed wrong way around. The retention strap is not centered, and is wanting to pull into the terminals. I'll try turning it around so the terminals are on the opposite side as the retention strap, but if I recall correctly the positive cable is a bit short to reach. We'll see. When I tried the service phone number it was busy. Figures. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
