generator weirdness

[Gregory OConnor]

Diodes are overcome by too much voltage a 110that is wired up to 220
or a 12 volt that is wired up to make it 24. I dont know if they
damage at those thresholds use and age dont usuly hurt those things
no use and misuse usuly do.
GregoryO'Connor
94pt
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dhardy1944"
wrote:
>
> 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
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> >
>