Low volts and amps; was alternator

[Scott]

Hey Sid, I just went through the alternator thing last week on our 86FC
and all I can say is WOW... It turns out that my dash guages were off
by 1 volt and we checked everything at the batteries..and the back of
the alternator..and still had a substantial amperage draw..FINALLY
figured out that the REDILINE WAS DRAWING APPX 90 AMPS when
running..also make sure to check when batteries are charged otherwise
the alternator is trying to charge back the batteries pushing alot of
amperage. I replaced the alternator with a BOSCH unit 160amp special
purpose designed to charge at lower rpms (new design used on tranist
buses) I guess we will see..got a 1 yr warranty..
Scott
86FC35
Murrells Inlet Sc
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Sidney Breese"
<ssbreese@a...> wrote:
> Some of you may remember my alternator belts broke. I just put the
> belts on my alternator and took Max for a spin. It registered about
> 100 amps and 11.5 volts. The amp meter went to 0 and the voltage 10.
> I turned on the generator and got close to normal for a couple of
> miles and then it did the same thing. I checked the alternator and it
> showed 11.5 volts. That may have been feedback from the batteries.
> I'm ready to buy a new alternator, but with the generator not
> supplying power to the chargers, think it might be something else.
> When I hooked up to shore power I got over 110 amps and 12.5 volts at
> the dash. Any suggestions? I need to get this solved as we are
> heading the California in a week!
>
> Sid Breese
> 85PT40
> St. Joseph, MO