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Discussion in 'Troubleshooting and Repair' started by Joebudd, Jun 2, 2020.

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  1. Jun 2, 2020 #1
    Joebudd

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    I have a component question. I am repairing a generator. I have 2 diodes bad. rectifier diodes. Stud type. I have 2 of the same generators, different years. They look identical. Now I pull out the diodes. Try to look up the numbers and don't find much. From what I did find, it appears to be a 20a 600v cathode case diode. Will it be alright if I get a stud diode with the correct amps, voltage, and negative case. Here are the numbers I have off the diode MSC 9118 R2160.
    Thanks for the help.
     
  2. Jun 2, 2020 #2
    Martaine2005

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    Cathode is negative for a diode.

    Martin
     
  3. Jun 2, 2020 #3
    Joebudd

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    I know that. The case is the cathode. The lead out the top is the anode.
     
  4. Jun 2, 2020 #4
    bertus

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  5. Jun 2, 2020 #5
    Joebudd

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    Looks like the unit. Thanks
     
  6. Jun 3, 2020 #6
    duke37

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    Diodes of this style are made in both polarities often with the same number but one polarity has a R added. So be careful you get it right.

    600V 20A diodes should be readily available, Depending on the reason for failier, you could use stronger diodes.
     
  7. Jun 3, 2020 #7
    Bluejets

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    According to the spec sheet, as Martaine and Duke pointed out (R) is Anode case and (S) is cathode case.
    As you quoted R2160, then that is Anode case.
     

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  8. Jun 3, 2020 #8
    Joebudd

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    Yes I just noticed that. I stand corrected. The R is for reversed and S for standard. I will make sure I check it with my tester and it matches the other ones. Thanks again.
     
  9. Jun 3, 2020 #9
    Joebudd

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    I stand corrected.
     
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  10. Jun 3, 2020 #10
    duke37

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    If you are changing the type then watch the thread, they may be unf or metric. Get with nuts and washers that fit.
     
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