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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999EXPRESS 1 TON VAN V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSGENERATOR ASSEMBLY BENCH CHECK
1999 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R
Generator Assembly Bench Check
1999 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Generator Assembly Bench Check
TOOLS REQUIRED:
J 39200 Digital Multimeter
IMPORTANT: Perform the following inspection in order to verify operation of a repaired CS-144 generator:
1. Mount the generator in a test stand. Ensure that the test stand is capable of driving a generator at 6500 RPM.
2. Make the connections as shown.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the battery is fully charged when making this test.
Run the engine at 2500 RPM and at ambient temperature.
3. Slowly increase the generator speed and observe the voltage using J 39200 Digital Multimeter.
4. If the voltage is uncontrolled and increases above 16 Volts, repair or replace the generator.
5. If the voltage is below 16 Volts, perform the following steps:
- Increase the generator speed.
- Connect the carbon pile.
- Adjust the carbon pile in order to obtain maximum amperage output.
- Maintain 13 Volts or more.
6. Use and ammeter in order to check the amperage.
- If the output is within 15 Amps of rated output, the generator is good.
- If the output is not within 15 Amps of rated output, then repair or replace the generator.
J 39200 Digital Multimeter
IMPORTANT: Perform the following inspection in order to verify operation of a repaired CS-144 generator:
1. Mount the generator in a test stand. Ensure that the test stand is capable of driving a generator at 6500 RPM.
2. Make the connections as shown.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the battery is fully charged when making this test.
Run the engine at 2500 RPM and at ambient temperature.
3. Slowly increase the generator speed and observe the voltage using J 39200 Digital Multimeter.
4. If the voltage is uncontrolled and increases above 16 Volts, repair or replace the generator.
5. If the voltage is below 16 Volts, perform the following steps:
- Increase the generator speed.
- Connect the carbon pile.
- Adjust the carbon pile in order to obtain maximum amperage output.
- Maintain 13 Volts or more.
6. Use and ammeter in order to check the amperage.
- If the output is within 15 Amps of rated output, the generator is good.
- If the output is not within 15 Amps of rated output, then repair or replace the generator.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.