help with alternator replacement

[Rob Robinson]

this can be a rather dirty oily job so I recommend you cover up whatever you
don't want grease on.

On 25/07/07, nelson slinkman wrote:
>
> 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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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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