Charging Problem
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02-08-2009, 12:38
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Charging Problem
Ron,
Thanks. I didn't know the regulator was internal on this. I'll pull the alternator and take it in for a rebuild. Jerry 85 PT40 Port Hueneme, CA --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002" > > It is a alternator problem probably. The voltage regulator is > internal. You need to have it re-built. > > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40 > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2" > wrote: > > > > I bought our 85 PT40 in January and drove it from Missouri to > > California. I did quite a bit of night driving and noticed the > > headlights would get dimmer and dimmer. I checked the engine volt > > meter and it was draining vice charging. I started watching the guage > > and noticed it would occasionally start charging and the lights would > > brighten. But, it didn't do it often enough. I started the generator > > and it immediately started charging and continued to charge. > > > > I'm not sure if I have a voltage regulator issue, loose connection, or > > an alternator problem. I wouldn't think it was the alternator because > > it would charge occasionally. If it is a voltage regulator problem, > > where would it be located and are they easy to buy? > > > > As always, I appreciate the help. I'm narrowing down my list of fixes > > and finally starting to feel like I'm getting the upper hand. > > > > Jerry > > 85 PT40 > > Port Hueneme, CA > > > |
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