altenator power on seagull

[shantymanuk]

can anybody tell me if the output from a seagull alternator is rectified or not .regards ian

 

[Freebee]

I cant say but try here:
http://www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk/

 

[VicS]

Test it with multimeter. If it is rectified you will get a raeding on the DC volts range if it is AC you will get a reading on the AC volts range but not the DC volts range.

 

[William_H]

Almost certainly no, however a digital multimeter connected will tell you if it is AC or DC. A bridge rectifier connected will give DC however if it is already DC you can lose voltage. In nay case don't expect too much power into a battery for charging. olewill

 

[Blueboatman]

Mine was.
The rectifier is built in to the alternator ring thingy(stator/fixed coil?) that you can just see under the flywheel if you remove the plastic moulding that takes the starter cord. Produces about 2 amps @13.5v into the battery I seem to remember.

 

[shantymanuk]

Thanks guys so i guess its streight to the battery then ,two amps sounds about right they where claimed to be 4 amps so i guess two is about right ,should be enough for my needs ,and can allways take home for charging if needed . cheers

 

[Blueboatman]

No worries,I transferred the alternator from a ''inboard seagull'' to a 40plus that hung on my Corribee for a while.Did fine,aided by a small wind generator,never had to take the battery home.
Now from what I remember,if you should choose to connect or disconnect the charging leads whilst the engine is running,don't! Stop the motor first,I know it sounds bleedin obvious.,sorry.