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 Posted: Sun May 11, 2025 5:28 am Post subject: Main & e-bus review, RV-14A |
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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
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primary: Plane Power LX60 alternator, B&C LR3D voltage regulator;
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2025 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: Main & e-bus review, RV-14A |
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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”  and auto parts availability is appealing.
Sorry for my mix-up.
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 1:17 pm Post subject: Main & e-bus review, RV-14A |
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Almost all of the modern [last 30 years] alternators are in the 70 - 130 amp range. That higher output requires more wire windings on the rotor and stator, which means more weight. So you will save weight by keeping the rated output to 60 amps, preferably lower. Listed below are older ND alternators of 45 - 60 amps, some with internal voltage regulators, some set up for an external voltage regulator.
Alternator 60 amp Denso Internally Regulated
Lester Interchange # A344-263
Used on 1988 - 1991 Honda Civics & CRXs 1.5 liter engine
NOTE: Comes with pulley for serpentine belt.
Replace pulley with V Belt style
45 amp Denso Externally Regulated, external fan
Lester Interchange # A344-133
Used on 1980 - 1983 Honda Civic 1.3 & 1.5 Liter engine
Comes with 2.5" diameter V Belt Pulley
55 amp Denso Internally Regulated
Lester Interchange # A344-278
Comes with 2.5" diameter V Belt Pulley
Used on 1987 - 1988 Chevy Sprint, Pontiac Forsa
& Firefly, all 3 with 1 Liter 3 cylinder engine
1985 - 1986 Suzuki Samari 1.3 Liter engine
Charlie
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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.
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: Main & e-bus review, RV-14A |
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Charlie: thanks for the leads on a Denso: prices and serviceability sound great.
I still plan to install the B&C I have: their products have a strong reputation (even on Van’s Air Force!), and, from personal experience, their tech support is very good as well.
All that said… does my initial bus plan make sense?
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 9:28 pm Post subject: Main & e-bus review, RV-14A |
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I haven't had time to study it yet. Probably won't till next week. Getting ready to do an EAA Chapter presentation this Saturday.
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Charlie: thanks for the leads on a Denso: prices and serviceability sound great.
I still plan to install the B&C I have: their products have a strong reputation (even on Van’s Air Force!), and, from personal experience, their tech support is very good as well.
All that said… does my initial bus plan make sense?
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