Help with charging system 24hp B&S Intec

[Kpick]

The battery wasn't charging. According to the B&S info the 16a alternator should be putting out 26 - 30a A/C off of the alternator. I was getting only 11.5 - 12.5 v A/C so I've changed the alternator and have the same problems with identical readings. The magnets on the flywheel (the only other part of the system) are fully intact and strong. Any ideas on how this could be possible?

 

[Rivets]

I am assuming that you mean 26-30 Volts. Are you checking it properly. Check testing procedures in this manual.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12502267/B&S Service Manuals/02_271172TwinCylinderLHead.pdf

 

[motoman]

kpic, I have the Intek 24 manual and will double check it against the boxer manual.


Edit: the L head alt testing is identical to that in the INTEK V manual.