Charging Problem

[GARY MINKER]

Just in case it is not the alternator, you have 2 shunts and 10 bolted connections between the alternator and the batteries. Don't just pull the alternator, get in there with a volt meter and know your enemy Gary --- On Sun, 2/8/09, ronmarabito2002 wrote: From: ronmarabito2002 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Charging problem To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, February 8, 2009, 12:21 PM 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 >