Alternator/Voltage Regulator problem

[bbwlwb88]

Thanks for the roadside fix tip. You mentioned bypassing the
solenoid but did you have to replace it to stop the problem? You
also mentioned 3 relays but I wasn't clear on whether you had to
replace them or where they are located.

Royal Washburn
97 43'WL


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Kurt Horvath"
wrote:
>
>
> Royal, I had the same problem a few months back
>
> The alternator tached to 300 amps. The engine batts went down to
11V.
> The Coach Batts. went up to 15.5V. The check engine light came on.
>
> I'm happy this was only the bi-monthly 50 mile drive around the
block!
>
> The roadside fix, jumper cables from the engine Batts. to the house
> Batts. It bypasses the solenoid, It got me home without frying
> anything.
>
> I just found these relays, Eaton / Cutler-Hammer # 6041H105 for
> > $115.35
> >
> > http://www.masaero.com
>
> Kurt Horvath
> PT-42 WLWB
> 10AC
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
> wrote:
> >
> > Check the regulator
> >
> > Stephen 77fc35
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bbwlwb88"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I am having an intermittent problem that started about 3 weeks
> ago.
> > > Sometimes, when starting the engine, my alternator pegs at
> maximum
> > > output (300 amps) and the coach batteries peg the gauge at
> maximum
> > > voltage charge (18 volts). The cranking batteries charge shows
> only 12
> > > volts when this happens which indicates to me they aren't
> charging at
> > > all . If I shut down and restart the engine several times, the
> > > alternator and the charging voltage on the coach batteries and
> engine
> > > cranking batteries eventually will work correctly. Normally,
> when
> > > starting this coach, the engine starts and the alternator goes
to
> 300
> > > amps and then drops quickly to normal output (30 to 40 amps)
and
> the
> > > coach batteries, as well as the engine cranking batteries,
charge
> at
> > > their normal level (about 14 volts). The engine is a Detroit
> Series 60
> > > with the large alternator.
> > >
> > > I would appreciate information on what should be done to
identify
> and
> > > correct this problem.
> > >
> > > Royal Washburn
> > > '97 43'WB
> > >
> >
>