---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 05/11/25: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:28 AM - Re: Main & e-bus review, RV-14A (Charles Kuss) 2. 03:24 PM - Re: Main & e-bus review, RV-14A (esco) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:28:25 AM PST US From: Charles Kuss Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Main & e-bus review, RV-14A Have you already purchased that PlanePower alternator? I hope not. They are basically a Chinese made clone of the Nippon Denso alternators used on Hondas, Toyotas & Chrysler products. They have a terrible reputation on the Vans Airforce forum. Many fail within 400 hours. Better to use a real Nippon Denso alternator as has been discussed on this forum for many years. Two of the recent linked below: https://vansairforce.net/threads/planepower-hartzell-12v-60a-alternator-failed.234909/#post-1841787 https://vansairforce.net/threads/planepower-60a-alt-failure-mode-loose-back-cover-screws-looking-for-serviceable-part.232670/ These internally regulated alternators can easily [only need to remove the sheet steel rear cover] be converted to external regulation, is so desired. I've done this to my ND alternator for about $20. That was a few years ago, so parts prices are probably higher now. I can supply instructions with photos off list if interested. Charlie On Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:26:53 PM EDT, esco wrote: snipped 3. Power: primary: Plane Power LX60 alternator, B&C LR3D voltage regulator; snipped ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:24:11 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Main & e-bus review, RV-14A From: "esco" Charlie: I agree- plan to remove the Plane Power when the engine arrives! I got the name wrong in my initial post: I purchased the B&C LX60, because of the bad reviews of Plane-Power alternators on VAF. I have the B&C on the shelf, waiting on engine delivery (Dec 2025 is the latest promise) so I can remove the PP and install the B&C unit. I read quite a lot about the Denso for my 86 Suzuki Samurai [Wink] and auto parts availability is appealing. Sorry for my mix-up. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=515397#515397 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message aeroelectric-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/AeroElectric-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/aeroelectric-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/aeroelectric-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.