Low volts and amps; was alternator

[Jeff Miller]

The alternator is shipped with two straps connecting the voltage
regulator to the positive and negative posts on the alternator.

BlueBird removed (or ordered with it removed) the strap from the
positive to the voltage regulator, and connected the voltage regulator
to the coach electrical system instead.

- Jeff Miller
http://www.wanderlodge.net
http://www.millercoachworks.com


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "freewill2008"
wrote:
> Jeff - How did BB accomplish the 'external voltage sense' with L-N
> alternator? Is the external sensing point the place to put the
> voltmeter when adjusting the L-N regulator?
>
> Also, a general comment: When an electrical problem seems to be due
> to the length or size of a cable, remember to check the
> terminations. Crimped-on lugs do NOT get better at conducting
> current with age. Same is true where a lug fastens to a terminal.
> If in doubt, install new lugs and clean all contact points until the
> metal is shiny. Then apply a product like Rid-Ox before assembly.
> Remember that each cable end is actually TWO connections: One from
> cable to lug, and another from lug to terminal. That's FOUR points of
> failure for each run of cable (True of ground straps also).
>
> Bob Griesel