help with alternator replacement

[nelson slinkman]

Ron,
Thanks for all the great advice. I did not know where
to start.
Thanks Again

--- ronmarabito2002 wrote:

>
> Nelson:
>
> You begin by removing two sections of carpeted
> base. Start with
> the short piece at the nightstand. There are screws
> hidden in the
> carpet that hold the base in place. Use a magnetic
> stud finder to
> assist in locating the screws.
>
> Next, pull the carpet back, again starting at
> the night stand.
>
> There are actually (2) pieces of plate. It is
> obvious which has
> to be removed first. The second and largest has
> screws into the back
> wall, so you probably will have to pull some
> plumbing clamps in order
> to see all of them.
>
> In order to provide more working room, you can
> remove a 10-12"
> piece of the plywood supporting the mattress along
> that isle. Once
> you remove the mattress, you can see it.
>
> Once the plates are removed, you can see the
> alternator. Loosen
> the anchor bolt before loosening the adjusting bolt.
> Do this after
> you have removed the (3) wires from the alternator.
>
> Since you have to work on your knees, bent over
> in a hole, you
> will find that this is not a fun job. I suggest you
> use a piece of
> plywood for kneeling over the opening. A trouble
> light will also help.
>
> When you have re-built the alternator, the
> process is just the
> reverse. You will need an air stapler or electric
> stapler to
> reinstall the carpet.
>
> Let me know if you need anything else.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, nelson
> slinkman
> wrote:
> >
> > My bed has the cross island queen.
> > I assume all the carpet has to be removed from the
> > rear bulkhead. Is there an access panel behind the
> > carpet.
> >
> > Thank
> > Nelson Slinkman
> >
> >
> > --- mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote:
> >
> > > In addition to Ron's comment, if it is a forward
> > > facing bed, the
> > > access is through a plate under the bed just in
> > > front of the rear
> > > closet wall.
> > >
> > > Mike Bulriss
> > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > > San Antonio, TX
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> > > "ronmarabito2002"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > If you have a cross-island bed, the access is
> in
> > > the floor of the
> > > > bedroom between the bed and the rear cabinets.
>
> > > I've done it a couple
> > > > of times. Let me know if that is your bed
> > > arrangement.
> > > >
> > > > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> > > "nslinkman"
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone no the procedure to replace the
> rear
> > > alternator in a 1994
> > > > > with an 8v92.I could not find any trap door
> in
> > > the bedroom area or
> > > > > inside the closet. Any help will be
> appreciated.
> > > > > Thanks in advance
> > > > > Nelson Slinkman 1994 40'
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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