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• Re: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 14:17:17 -0400
  ...My original problem was thought to be alternator killed my battery. When I replaced the alternator, I don't believe the blue wire was...
• Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:02:34 -0500
  ...after changing the >alternator and letting the battery get a good charge. I'm still >wondering about changing the wire between the alternator and...
• Re: Alternators correction! - VOLTAGE monitoring
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 17:10:17 -0400
  ...makes it easy to track the voltage, which by the way agrees with: >>> Alternator 14.39 >>> Battery 13.91 Front dash install. https://tinyurl...
• Re: Alternator Bracket Studs - The Final Chapter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 13:05:36 -0500
  ...Alternator Bracket Studs - The Final Chapter > > > > Well, gang, I am about to go out and refit the lower alternator bracket on > > my 85 Westy...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:23:04 -0500
  ...Turn the alternator and it will be obvious that they are continuous rings. You need to inspect the slip rings while turning the alternator...
• alternators & CBs
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 18 Jan 97 15:37:36 EST
  ...Today I investigated further and I've isolated the sound as coming from the alternator. I can't tell if it's the pulley...
• Re: Aux battery & isolator
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 12:31:12 -0800
  ...On the alternator, all you have to do is take out the regulator, bend over the little copper tab, solder the wire onto it...
• help: confirm wire size...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 08:42:51 -0700
  ...BENTLEY page 97.204 shows a single 2.5mm wire from alternator to the junction box and a 10mm wire straight from the alternator...
• Re: [Syncro] Help! Igintion Won't shut off!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 11:50:50 -0700
  ...If it shuts off when you remove the connection at the alternator (the big post connection on the alternator right?), then I need to...
• Re: Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 08:39:07 -0700
  ...back to the engine and disconnect the blue wire from the alternator does the alt led turn off? Mark Shawn Wright wrote: > Sorry if...
• Re: headlight relay - diagrams etc
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:25:23 -0500
  As part of this upgrade the wiring from the alternator to the battery cable should also be upgraded or bring a wire from the...
• Belt tension
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 17:53:17 -0800
  ...Apparently, the alternator/water pump belt parted and took out the A/C compressor drive belt along with the compressor pulley shield. So...what...
• Re: Alternator and O2 Dash lights on
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:13:35 -0400
  ...If I just drive offf the lights will stay on for awhile. >Same diagnosis? Weak alternator? Thanks. Normal behavior for Bosch alternators. Should be...
• Re: alternator charge initiation
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:34:45 -0600
  ...It feels like a large > resistor, and somehow it routes extra voltage or current to > activate the alternator quicker. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Battery and OX light on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:07:44 -0500
  ...They cost about $15, and most of the time that is the cause of alternator problems. Not always the case, but most of the...
• Re: HELP! Loss of Voltage.. Am I thinking right?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:37:10 EDT
  It sounds like a problem of getting the voltage from the alternator to the battery (please electrical people don't crucify me I know...
• Re: Why am I not surprised? (charging wires)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 08:00:01 -0700
  ...the one where the charging wires from the alternator run > to a standoff ... and found that where the two wires from the alternator > are...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 13:08:24 -0500
  ...The great thing is, its got a lifetime replacement warranty, which i've already used once (as i managed to kill an alternator in...
• Alternator Repairs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 02:06:32 -0600
  I've been plagued by alternator problems and having three vans - and being the frugal (read "tightwad") type that I am, I was doing...
• Re: OXS & Batt. Lights just came on
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 17:10:18 -0700
  ...Should read about 13.5v or higher if the alternator is working. Check the battery terminal connections and alternator connections that meet at the...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:10:17 -0700
  ...Connecting another battery with heavy wire directly to the alternator runs the risk that someday that battery will be called on to supply the...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:56:50 -0400
  That circuit on the alternator is really not designed to carry that much of a load. Keep in mind there is no fuse so...
• Re: Help diagnosing a red battery light
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:32:22 -0700
  ...However surprisingly to me the alternator still charged. (This was even after stopping and waiting several days and starting again (before finding the problem...
• Need help with 86 Syncro ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 09:16:59 -0600
  ...Started it back up and took off and noticed the oys and alternator lights were coming on and off at the same time, in...
• Re: Alternator/Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 12:02:16 -0800
  ...The alternatorc then can be wired to charge both batteries, but the isolator prevents the aux. accessories from drawing on the main battery. Check...
• Re: alternator and belt question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:51:22 -0700
  ...My alternator is a Bosch AL27X--replacement > alternators (e.g., at GoWesty) are listed as > AL33X--can someone bring me up to speed on...
• Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:54:33 -0700
  ...Marine alternators are set to the proper 14.4 volts needed for AGM charging, and are much more robust compared to car alternators. I...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 00:03:13 -0500
  ...This is the alternator that failed in my Machine. My thought is any rebuilt or reman, or even new can fail. It is only...
• Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 22:46:43 -0400
  ...Checked the alternator output, 14.2. Batteries were receiving 13.2~13.4. Then I noticed he still had just the original 8 or...
• Re: Coolant leak followed by the ox sensor and altenator lightsglowing.
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 18:55:49 -0700
  ...2.) OXY and ALT lights coming and staying on indicates that it's a good time to replace (or at least check) the alternator...
• Re: Alternator Bracket Studs - The Final Chapter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 10:39:41 -0700
  ...Alternator Bracket Studs - The Final Chapter > Well, gang, I am about to go out and refit the lower alternator bracket on > my 85 Westy...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:30:27 -0400
  ...Normal marine battery switches all provide make-before-break connections because disconnecting the battery from a running alternator will spike the boat electrical system...
• Re: '73 Type II alternators
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 02:23:50 -0400
  Hi Jim - 73-79 loaf's actaully had two different alternators. Bosch AL 75X (55amp) and AL108X (70amp). The 108X was mainly installed on...
• Re: '84 battery dies
  Historical mailing list - Stephen White (aka Thoreau)
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 09:50:57 -0500 (CDT)
  ...sparks flew and i burned up the alternator to starter wire. the fallout was that the alternator was trashd. Even with a new brushpack...
• Re: alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 06:36:50 -0800
  ...battery terminals directly to the alternator, attaching one to the charging terminal and the other grounded to the alternator. Fixed the problem. He said...
• Re: Alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 10:37:00 -0700
  On 11/9/04 11:05 PM, "Dave Chameides" <docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > I posted a while back about upgrading my alternator in my...
• alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Sun, 3 Nov 1996 08:43:12 +0000
  ...still won't start again without a jump...is this an alternator problem? Thanks for any advice, Rick '85 Westy Truckin' Like The DooDah...
• Re: output of alternator in '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 15:32:56 -0500
  ...Terry <sgterry@ENGINEERING.UCSB.EDU> wrote: >Hi, > >Can anyone tell me if a (stock) '85 Westy has a 65 amp or 90 amp alternator...
• Re: stranded... '84 won't start (after exhuast work??)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 12:31:21 -0500
  ...problem turned out to be my alternator.... With a good batter, I was still just getting 12.5 across the terminals. With the new...
• 2.1 strobing lights--resolution
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 21:42:53 -0500
  ...Dennis and Joel were both right, inasmuch as they pointed to various parts of the alternator. Today I replaced the alternator, and all is...
• Re: [tiico] Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 14:34:22 -0800
  <<"The problem is that the tiico-supplied brackets to hold the alternator, ps pump, compressor, etc are homemade pieces of junk."?>> That's right...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 22:34:15 +0000
  ...And is this silly? Add another thick ground directly from alternator case to body Ab > On Apr 9, 2020, at 3:15 PM, David...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:59:31 -0400
  ...27) Wire To Alternator? Yep, if triggered only when the engine is running then the draw of the solenoid coil is of no major...
• Re: Isolator vs Seperator (mechanical relay) was Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:00:04 -0800
  ...The alternator charging current to the aux battery in no way passes through the primary battery. No matter how discharged, the aux battery will...
• help GM alternator in a 74 1800?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen P. Miller
  Tue, 10 May 1994 11:28:30 EDT
  When I bought my 74 (1800 dual carbs) van last year the alternator did not charge. I removed it it was a GM AC...
• Re: melted alternator wire
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 19:36:59 EDT
  ...I inspected the alternator wiring and belts >and >found that the alternator wire going the the starter had melted. >Three >questions: > >What could have...
• Re: more mysterious circuitry
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 14:56:36 -0700
  Pretty sure the resistors are current protection and the diode is to protect the led circuit from the variable alternator voltage. Steven J. 91...
• Re: Blinking alternator light...?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 13 Sep 2020 08:45:19 -0700
  hi Dennis, *Are you somehow confusing the oil pressure and alternator warning lights?* *YES, YES... I am sorry for the confusion, it's my...
• Re: Part number for alternator brushes for 90 Amp alternators?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 2 Oct 2018 13:11:08 -0400
  ...etc. > > Mark > > > T Collins wrote: > > Hello All, > > > > Anyone here happen to know the part number for the contact brushes in > these > > alternators? > > > > Thanks, > > T. > > >
• Re: Screeching Alternator Belt
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 12 May 2017 10:31:24 -0700
  ...Hundred amp alternator is around the limit of what you can drive with a 3/8" vee belt, and the wrap angle on the...
• Re: Alternator woe? (Not Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 21:58:02 EST
  This might sound stupid, but is the alternator belt still there? If it was broken it might explain it. Also could be some kind...
• Re: Alternator woe? (Not Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:22:35 -0800
  This might sound stupid, but is the alternator belt still there? If it was broken it might explain it. Also could be some kind...
• Re: lazy starter
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 19:46:01 -0500
  ...I > guess the alternator is not charging the battery properly. > > Do you list members have any ideas? new brushes? > > Thanks, > > Hans > Cumberland, Ontario > > 86...
• Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:38:11 -0500
  ...after changing the >> alternator and letting the battery get a good charge. I'm still >> wondering about changing the wire between the alternator and...
• Re: Was Stutter and Low Batt-Now Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 8 May 2010 07:47:15 -0700
  ...Next, with the engine running, check the output of the alternator AT the alternator. You should see about 14.2-14.4 volts. Now...
• Re: Voltage at alternator blue D+ lead?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 May 2011 19:36:31 -0400
  ...the regulator and see if the brushes are worn away; if not take entire alternator to a FLAPS for a load test. Yrs, d
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:17:16 -0400
  ...Lower alternator bolt > Power steering and AC belts are in the way on mine, as is the PS > reservoir, > pump and pulleys. > > Jim
• Re: Diesel alternator
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 17:24:11 EST
  My '90 has a 90 AMP alternator that was in the bus when I got it. Also, I believe many of the other Wassercooled...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:38:52 EDT
  I had my 18 yr old alternator rebuilt at a local place in Sarasota a little while ago. It performs well, and doesn't...
• Re: Blue Wire on alternator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 05:19:38 -0400
  ...wrote: >Hi, > > > >I want to change the blue wire on my alternator b/c it is not long enough >and always comes loose. > > > >Can...