Reworked Alternator Tag

[jim matus]

Thanks Jeff, When I dropped the alternator off at the rebuild shop I
deal with the techs. there did not know what the rework might
consist of,but they said they would give it back to me in the same
configuration as it was. Now that I know I will make sure they don't
install the tie. Jim Matus 1984 FC35SB Rescue CA

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
> >
>