I have a Volvo Penta AQ120B. (I looked for a serial number and a year, but I couldn't find it... if anyone needs it, let me know and I'll look harder, but please give me a hint where to look.)
The alternator (might not be original, the boat is a 1980) has three electrical terminals. One of them goes to a purple wire, on its way to the coil (I think, I didn't carve open the wrapped portion of those wires), but it has a segment marked "resistor". I checked it with my multimeter, and it's not resisting anything at all. I'm pretty sure this piece is toast.
Problem: I've got the book for the engine, and it doesn't seem to mention this resistor anywhere. How many ohms? I need to replace it, but I can't figure out what with!
Any help is appreciated.
--- wad4ever
The alternator (might not be original, the boat is a 1980) has three electrical terminals. One of them goes to a purple wire, on its way to the coil (I think, I didn't carve open the wrapped portion of those wires), but it has a segment marked "resistor". I checked it with my multimeter, and it's not resisting anything at all. I'm pretty sure this piece is toast.
Problem: I've got the book for the engine, and it doesn't seem to mention this resistor anywhere. How many ohms? I need to replace it, but I can't figure out what with!
Any help is appreciated.
--- wad4ever