Date:         Fri, 29 Jul 2005 08:07:57 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Alternator died
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Advance autoparts, autozone, pepboys, checkers, schucks, kragen, all have
the same testers (some newer than others) and all that I have worked with
have the diagram/cables/specs for the alternators. (or are supposed to have
the connector on hand, send message to their corporate)
jimt
On 7/28/05 6:45 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:

> You could have a dead spot on your communitator or a bad diode. You could
> check the alternator out on the local NAPA test bench first.
> Some NAPA stores don't have the diagram to hook up a Vanagon Alternator so
> try to get the test wire diagram before you go.
>
> Stan Wilder
> Engine Ceramics
> 214-352-4931
> www.engineceramics.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Keith Ovregaard" <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 10:51 AM
> Subject: Alternator died
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Yesterday the 2 external voltage regulators arrived and I installed the
>> first one in my 90 and it worked great. My digital charger/tester went
>> from 0% on the alternator test to 103% when the regulator was maxed
>> out. I then backed it off to 100% or about 14.2V.
>>
>> Then I did the same for my 84. Fired up the engine, turned on the
>> headlights and !!!!!!!!???????????????RPS#$^%#^%^%@#! The alt. output
>> was 0 and the voltage was 12.5 and dropping! Put the old regular in and
>> same thing. Checked the connections, brushes, contacts and tried again.
>> Same thing! No output.
>>
>> Now, before I go and spring for a rebuilt alt., I thought I should
>> write you guys for any suggestions.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>>
>>
>> Keith Ovregaard
>> 84 Westy "Brownie" Solar Charged Camper
>> 90 Westy Syncro (No name yet for the pastel white box)
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