Electrical System Component Inspection

Component	Inspection	Corrective Action
Alternator	Leads and terminals for evidence of overheating or looseness	Replace lead and / or tighten terminal nuts
	Mount brackets for security	Tighten attaching nut / bolts
	Drive belts (V-Belts) for excessive wear or looseness	Replace belt set, tighten
	Belt pulley shaft nut for looseness	Torque to 40-50 ft lbs
	Brushes for excessive wear	Replace if length is less than 3/16 inch
Voltage regulator (Electronic)	Leads for tight connection and damage	Tighten or replace
	Cooling fins for cleanness	Clean if required
	Drain hole in base for obstruction	Clean if required
Battery	Terminals for corrosion	Clean
	Mount tray and hold downs for acid damage, dirt, corrosion	Clean or replace if excessive damage
	Hinged vent cap for damage and operation	Repair or replace if needed
	Low electrolyte level	Replenish
	Loose cable clamp	Tighten
Cables	Insulation damage	Replace
	Clamp bolt and nut thread damage	Replace
Equalizer	Cable terminal attaching nut looseness	Tighten
	Cooling fins cleanliness	Clean if required
	Attaching screws looseness	Tighten
Wiring harnesses	Damaged insulation or loose terminals	Tighten or replace
	Improper routing	Reroute and secure
	Connector plugs secure mating	Fully insert plug
Distributor	Cap cleanliness	Clean
	Cap cracks	Replace
	Hold-down clamp tightness	Tighten
	Vacuum hose damage or leaks	Replace hose if damaged
Spark plug leads	Insulation brittleness, heat damage, cuts	Replace
	Attachment security	Connect properly
	Lead separator clip damage	Replace
Electronic ignition unit	Harness plug secure	Fully insert plug
	Heat sink cleanliness	Clean if required
Ballast resistor	Wiring connection security	Tighten
	Housing cracks	Replace
Starter	Terminal nut tightness	Tighten
	Mounting bolt tightness	Torque to 50 ft lbs
	Cable condition	Inspect / Replace if needed
Start Relay	Wiring connection security	Tighten
Windshield wiper / washer	Blade deterioration	Replace
	Nozzle blockage and aim	Clean, adjust, or replace