Alternators Rebuilt

[ronmarabito2002]

I have the wiring diagram showing these 6 relays. Sure seems
over-engineered to me.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbrund" <mbrund@...> wrote:
>
> I have the same issue, they would fine when in the center position,
> but when I try 1 or 2 I get no reading. I do not think there is
> anything wrong, but it is on my list of things to look into some day.
>
> Michael Brundridge
> 1992 WB40 - newbie
> Georgetown, TX
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
> wrote:
> >
> > Just had my alternators rebuilt and I installed them today.
> The
> > last unit went out after 1400 miles and we suspected all kinds of
> > things could have caused it, but it turned out to be very simple,
> but
> > probably a one in a million possibility.
> >
> > After I removed the unit, I found a short between a diode and
> the
> > case, which was caused by some unknown object flying up onto the
> back
> > of the alternator and selding them together. Unfortunately, I
> could
> > not determine what it was, since it was melted. At first I thought
> the
> > battery cable might have touched the case, but it did not. Had it
> > done so, it would have been welded in place and insulation around
> the
> > terminal would have melted.
> >
> > I get amp readings with the switch in the neutral position
> only.
> > When I switch to 1 or 2, I don't get an amp reading. I plan to
> remove
> > the six relays tomorrow that control the ammeter readings and the
> > fault light. I might also pull the switch and see if I have good
> > connections and contacts.
> >
> > I'll let you all know what I find.
> >
> > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> >
>