Swapping alternators is easy. I did mine in 30 minutes in a FLAPS parking lot. 

Stephen

Mobile

> On Aug 20, 2018, at 9:56 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
> 
> Thanks all;
> I now know what is wrong.  Deciding on trying a brush change or tossing a new one in there.  Supposed to leave on Wednesday AM.  Decisions, decisions.  If I go for the new one, I'm keeping to old one to experiment on.  Brush change doesn't look all that complicated.  As long as my clumsy fingers comply.
> Thanks to all for the helpful info.  Dennis, I know about the excitation circuit, now I know why it works!
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> Dave B.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack R <jack007@comcast.net>
> To: 'ddbjorkman@verizon.net' <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> Sent: Sat, Aug 18, 2018 9:22 pm
> Subject: RE: Troubling warning lights
> 
> Make sure your ground strap is good too, by tranny and battery.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of ddbjorkman@verizon.net
> Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2018 2:38 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Troubling warning lights
> 
> Dang!!  Alt's not doing it's thing.  Voltage (although above 12V) goes down when running.  This has been an expensive summer. Rear seals failed and a complete rear break/seal job followed.  Missed a camping trip with the kids (adults now) already, and am supposed to head out to Elmira NY on Wednesday.  Oh well, pull out the wallet again and get a new alternator.  That was easier to do when I was working, put in some OT to help, but now a retiree and it's tougher.  Thanks for listening to that.  I am very happy I made it to this point and can still work on the bus.
> BTW.  Should I give it a couple of good whacks just to see what happens?  Works on generators :o))
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> 
> Dave B.
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> I might just whack it anyway
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net>
> To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> Cc: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sat, Aug 18, 2018 12:23 pm
> Subject: Re: Troubling warning lights
> 
>        How many Volts are You getting @ Alt when Eng' is Running ~
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> 
>> On 18 Aug , 2018, at 9:52 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
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>> Yes.  I'm thinking I will check engine fault codes.
>> 
>> 
>> Dave B.
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>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net>
>> To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
>> Cc: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Sat, Aug 18, 2018 11:21 am
>> Subject: Re: Troubling warning lights
>> 
>>> On 18 Aug , 2018, at 8:53 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
>>> 
>>> oxy and battery light stayed on after start up
>> 
>>       Do they Stay On even when You Rev it a bit ~