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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: MICKREEVES on 31 Dec, 2017, 13:11

Title: B44 rectifier
Post by: MICKREEVES on 31 Dec, 2017, 13:11
My bike died on the road, took me 1  1/2 hours to push it home.
No spark. Battery flat. Not charging.
Alternator giving 18 volts AC.
Rectifier giving 4 volts DC.
Do I need to replace the Finned rectifier?

I could not find a Zener diode on the bike, this must be in the rectifier??
Mick
Title: Re: B44 rectifier
Post by: DerekAnderson8 on 31 Dec, 2017, 13:59
is this what is fitted?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Wire-Full-Wave-Motorcycle-Regulator-Rectifier-12V-DC-Bike-Quad-Scooter/302298789168?epid=1762740959&hash=item4662697530:g:ld4AAOSww9xZIErZ

if not this is what you should get.

cheers

derek
Title: Re: B44 rectifier
Post by: MICKREEVES on 01 Jan, 2018, 08:50
thank you. Yes, I have worked that out and ordered one at £12.
Mick
Title: Re: B44 rectifier
Post by: AWJDThumper on 01 Jan, 2018, 09:43
At £12, I would be tempted to buy a spare and carry it when I go out on the bike. :-\