Isn't it easier to pull the regulator once a year & take a look at the brushes? This way you have one less "spare" rattling around in your tool box. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Loren Busch Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 10:28 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Alternator Failures was 88 Vanagon alternator light problem I've posted this several times before over the years but I'll post it again after another example has just been discussed. About 80% or more of "bad alternators" are actually just the brushes being worn out. I was assured of this many years ago by a guy who was making a very good living with a rebuild shop, doing alternators, starters, and at that time generators. Many of you saw my post back in February titled "Don't Leave Home Without 'Em" and the picture I posted at that time: *http://tinyurl.com/cog5go* I'm glad that John is back on the road. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.38/2037 - Release Date: 4/2/2009 6:09 AM
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