Reworked Alternator Tag

[Jeff Miller]

Not on the Motorola, I'm not aware of any '87-up coaches having this
arrangement but ??

I'd have to look at my '88 schematics to come up with a theory on
that one, not tonight I'm afraid.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
>
> Jeff,
>
> I had the Motorola alternator rebuilt before our winter trip.
>
> The master disconnect kill switch was in the "ON" position for
over
> three months. Upon returning home, I began to again use the master
> disconnect switch. When switching to the "Off" position, there is
> now a voltage leak in the system, some on the relays will chatter.
> Especially the air step relays and the dash/ step/ open light will
> flicker. It seems to be a less than 12 volt leakage.
> To get a positive shut down, I now turn on a small load like a
> heater fan, then switch the master disconnect to the "OFF" position.
>
> Could this tab be my problem??
> Is this tab on the Motorola??
> Could the alternator rebuild shop have hooked up this tab??
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
> wrote:
> >
> > On the standard alternator, BlueBird removed the tab between the
> > voltage regulator terminal and the positive terminal. This is an
> > external strip/tab, the one on the negative side stays.
> >
> > This allows the alternator to sense voltage remotely and charge
> the
> > batteries at a more accurate charging voltage when there is a
> heavy
> > load.
> >
> > If you install an alternator with this tab NOT removed, turning
> off the
> > master 12v switch will cause the coach electrical systems to be
> powered
> > through this tab and a small (16AWG?) wire, will burn up the wire
> if
> > there is any significant load.
> >
> > - Jeff Miller
> > in Holland, MI
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jim matus"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > While fixing the problem I had with my cooling fan I decided to
> > change
> > > all the belts and since I was pulling all the belts I might as
> well
> > > pull the alternator and have it gone thru. It is a Leece-
Neville
> and
> > it
> > > has a label stuck over the data plate. It says "Reworked
> Alternator
> > BB
> > > no.08258 Standard Alternator Will Not Work Properly" Anyone
know
> what
> > > BlueBird reworked on their alternators? Also what is the normal
> life
> > > span of the water pump on a 3208,it wouldn't take much to
change
> it
> > > now,The mileage on the coach is 71,000 and it looks like the
> cooling
> > > system was well maintained.
> > > Jim Matus 1984FC35SB Rescue CA
> > >
> >
>