generator weirdness

[dhardy1944]

Here is the latest on the generator saga. Today I replaced the two
solenoids, diode and breaker. So far - no difference. However, I
have a problem with the front solenoid I replaced. It is not
engaging when I push the aux switch as the old one did. The ground
may not be good, but it started raining and had to quit. Also, if
anyone can confirm the large cable layout, on the front solenoid I
would feel better. I color coded (tape)the rear solenoid and other
components, but since I was lying right under the front one during
the exchange, I didn't. When I moved my arm I bumped them. I believe
they are right (one red and two yellow curb side) there are two (not
much color) to the inside.

From Ralph's comments I think maybe the cables in the back are
wrong. On the angle metal, holding the diode, there is a bolt
(terminal)to the right. There is a large cable with red tape and one
with green and the lead going to bottom of diode. The other end of
the green cable connects to the far side of the solenoid opposite
the feed from the diode and breaker. It appears to me to just be a
loop going no place. I mentioned before there was a Rediline when I
bought the coach, but I did not mention some of the cables had been
cut and others disconnected. There are two solenoids and a host of
wires in the bottom of the compartment that probably connected to
the Rediline. I will be out of town Saturday and Sunday, but will be
able to check messages. Thanks to all.

Dave in Tulsa (84 PT 40)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dhardy1944"
wrote:
>
> Ernie,
>
> That may be the problem. Tom is going to send some instructions on
> that, I just hope I am able to follow them. If I don't feel fairly
> certain, I will not move any wires. I have caused myself more work
> than I have fixed a few times around the house. M.R. has given me
> some additional tests as well. Ralph is keeping me in mind for his
> schedule, so if I can't get it on my own with the help from men on
> the forun, I will get it to him. Some of these men have given a
lot
> of their time - great people and I don't take it for granted.
> Everyone has more to do than they have time for. Have a great day.
>
> Dave (84 PT 40)
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@ wrote:
> >
> > Dave, when ralph removed my rediline- he had to realign some
> cables so the
> > charger would charge the batteries. Which cable, where it was
> relocated, is a
> > mystery to me. But as soon as he relocated those my charger
worked
> as
> > designed.
> >
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Weatherford, tx
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>