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Old May 22, 2016 | 04:23 PM
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finally got a new stator installed and no voltage at the plug on top of the primary case.

is it possible i did something wrong inside?

what are the chances a new stator is bad?
 
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Old May 22, 2016 | 05:34 PM
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Are you checking for AC or DC voltage?
 
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I replaced my stator and rotor before realizing my voltage regulator was bad. Could that be the problem?
 
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Check to make sure the leads on your multimeter are set up correctly for AC if you are checking at the stator plug. Most multimeters require the leads in a different spot than when checking DC/continuity/OHMS
 
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Check to make sure the leads on your multimeter are set up correctly for AC if you are checking at the stator plug. Most multimeters require the leads in a different spot than when checking DC/continuity/OHMS
Neither of mine do.
One has a button to switch between AC and DC and the other you have to set the dial selector to AC scale.
 
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Neither of mine do.
One has a button to switch between AC and DC and the other you have to set the dial selector to AC scale.
You're absolutely correct, I was thinking of Amps and MilliAmps for some retarded reason
 
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+1 to what Texas said......99% of mulitmeters need the red lead moved to another hole in the unit for AC voltage measurement.
 
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I've had a dozen multimeters, maybe more, counting work. I've never had one that had to have the leads moved for AC v. DC. Not saying there are none, just none of mine.
 
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In any case, verifying the meter is a good place to start. Stick the leads into a regular AC outlet and see what you get.
 
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Originally Posted by GraemeR
+1 to what Texas said......99% of mulitmeters need the red lead moved to another hole in the unit for AC voltage measurement.
I never said that.

As mentioned above the only reason to move the red lead is when you're gonna measure mA instead of Amps.
 
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