Today's Message Index:
----------------------
1. 07:58 AM - alternator problems (lawrence salerno)
2. 08:40 AM - Re: alternator problems (J. Brunke)
3. 10:40 AM - Re: alternator problems (George Frost)
Message 1
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | alternator problems |
Just a note about a problem Iam having with my alternator. I am showing a voltage
surge, from 12.5 to 16.0, it is regular every 1 to 2 seconds, any thoughts
on what to look for first. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks RV6A, 67MK,
Larry Salerno
Message 2
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Re: alternator problems |
Sounds like it could be the voltage regulator. I had one go on my -6.
It caused some damage before I could get everything shut off. An
overvoltage circuit from B&C would have prevented the spike to my
components.
One was installed shortly after.
It was just a bad regulator.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: lawrence salerno
To: rv6-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:55 AM
Subject: RV6-List: alternator problems
Just a note about a problem Iam having with my alternator. I am
showing a voltage surge, from 12.5 to 16.0, it is regular every 1 to 2
seconds, any thoughts on what to look for first. Any help would be
appreciated. Thanks RV6A, 67MK, Larry Salerno
Message 3
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Re: alternator problems |
Larry,
I do not know if this applies to you but I have a Nippondenso (Toyota
automotive) alternator in my RV-6.
While in NM visiting with my son my alternator started behaving
similarly to yours. I can't recall how high it surged past 14 but it
disturbed me enough re: toasting the battery that I called Van's. They
said it was likely the voltage regulator and that it would probably be
OK for the trip home to OH. Fortunately I went to the NAPA store and
bought a new part anyhow, for installation install when home.
On the way to Borger TX, I dealt with the surges by turning the
alternator field off and on until it finally did not come back on.
When turned on it would go to normal charge and then creep up again.
At Borger, with no charge I had to install the new part. No A&P to
borrow tools from but a friendly guy came by with a pickup and loaned
me what I needed to install the new voltage regulator. There are 3
terminals and 2 wires which I thought were connected properly. Not so.
So I turned off most electrical stuff. By Guthrie OK, with low battery
and no radio, I selected the non controlled field with several A&Ps,
but all working on rush jobs, but they loaned me tools so I could
finally get the wires right. Guthrie had friendly people, a courtesy
car, a nearby motel and barbecue restaurant. Since the new voltage
regulator went on I have had no further alternator problem.
George
On Jul 12, 2008, at 7:55 AM, lawrence salerno wrote:
> Just a note about a problem Iam having with my alternator. I am
> showing a voltage surge, from 12.5 to 16.0, it is regular every 1
> to 2 seconds, any thoughts on what to look for first. Any help
> would be appreciated. Thanks RV6A, 67MK, Larry Salerno
>
>
Other Matronics Email List Services
These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.
-- Please support this service by making your Contribution today! --
|