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Andy W
Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 560 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2022 20:10 Post subject: Battery charging |
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Hi, I went out on Sunday in the van and noticed the volt meter on the dash reading a constant 12v; great I thought, my wife needs it next week and the battery will soon be dead. Anyway, I put it on charge and ordered a 120A alternator, paying the extra for a fast delivery and it turned up today. I was disappointed though as it meant I would have to fit it tonight but I put on a brave face and went and got the van out of the garage only to see the volt meter reading a healthy 13.5v! Great! I checked it out at the battery and everything was good!
Needless to say, tonight I did not change the alternator but I wonder how long till I find I have to change it.
Anyone had anything similar?
Andy _________________ 1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 13:44 Post subject: |
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Just wondering when the massive leap in ambient temperatures took place with you? When the sudden thaw took place here (Cumbria) it went from -4 and very dry to +8 and humid overnight, resulting in all cold surfaces covered in moisture/condensation. even under cover. Could this be a (temporary) cause of your anomaly? _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Andy W
Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 560 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 13:54 Post subject: |
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That would be very good and quite possible; when I get chance I will look into it further - or be forced into it!
Andy _________________ 1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 21:03 Post subject: |
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Inside the Alternator - Possible "sticky brushes"
WARNING, If or when removing Alternator - A. Remove 80 Amp fuse from the fuse box next to right inner wing - or
B. Disconnect battery, this is to prevent blowing the 80 Amp fuse.
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Andy W
Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 560 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:40 Post subject: |
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Thanks Mr D _________________ 1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16299 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 15:11 Post subject: |
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Deker wrote: |
WARNING, If or when removing Alternator - A. Remove 80 Amp fuse from the fuse box next to right inner wing - or
B. Disconnect battery, this is to prevent blowing the 80 Amp fuse. |
Easier to disconnect the battery, as the fuse is bolted in and a bit of a bother to get out. _________________
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2022 21:03 Post subject: |
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You're quite right there Lewis. And two different sizes of 1/4" drive sockets.
The reason I said remove the fuse, is that if a car has "Preset" electric devices, disconnecting the battery would, may/require re-setting such devices.
"Each to their own" I prefer the hardware route over the software route.
(But I can spot scammers, as you know (Just letting the scammers know ))
P.S. I will write a comment about scams in the Common Room section.
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Andy W
Joined: 03 May 2015 Posts: 560 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:09 Post subject: |
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Thanks for the input guys, just need to find time to check everything out now,
Andy _________________ 1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver |
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ClockworkOwl
Joined: 08 Oct 2019 Posts: 55 Location: Gloucester
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Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 19:03 Post subject: |
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I had something similar, caused by a slightly leaky boost hose dripping oil onto the alternator.
I fixed it by setting the hand throttle at around 2500rpm, and spraying brake and clutch cleaner directly into the alternator from outside...
I DON'T recommend this, it's bloody dangerous.., but it did work about 50000k ago.
I'm going to take my spare alternator to a local rebuilders whilst he's still in business, it's always good to have a spare. _________________ 91 L300 Super Exceed (well it did once...) |
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