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Subject:Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
From:Poppie Jagersand
Date:Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:40:09 -0700
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From: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> What can cause brushes to wear quickly?

Possibly some problem with the slip ring. With the regulator out you can see and feel the sliprings. They could be pitted and rough. Make sure your finger is clean when feeling them, or wipe them clean afterwards with alcohol. Oil and grease will also prevent good contact.

Martin