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Originally Posted by Spree  - Does anyone know the procedure for checking the rectifier? This looks to be the likely problem but I would like to check it before I shell out any cash
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Just check if the battery is being charged at more than 14.5 volts. Use an avo meter or cheap equivalent to check the charging rate at the battery terminals, above tickover speed this should be 14-14.5 volts. If rectifier is fubarred you may get a reading as high as 32 volts.