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Old 04-19-18, 12:29 PM
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Hi All, what can happen if I don’t install a diode in the charging circuit on a B&S Vanguard V Twin? It seems to be charging OK
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Old 04-19-18, 01:07 PM
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The battery will most likely discharge when the engine is not running. The diode prevents the reverse flow of the electricity.
 
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The diode converts AC to pulsating DC current in this case .
 
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Old 04-19-18, 03:54 PM
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Not only will it discharge the battery, it will fry the stator and/or wiring to it. Possible fire risk.
 
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Old 04-19-18, 06:53 PM
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I don’t understand why if the engine is equipped with a regulator/rectifier why is the additional diode necessary, Kohler engines do not show a diode in the charging circuit but there is a option to install one in the kill switch circuit.
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Old 04-19-18, 10:16 PM
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I'm not familiar with any of the ones using a regulator/rectifier also using a diode at the same time. I didn't know your engine was equipped with a regulator. Some briggs twins don't have them. Why are you asking about it, does the book show a additional diode in that circuit on that engine?
 
 

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