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Tech Forum => Tech Forum => Topic started by: robert spence on November 09, 2003, 04:52:00 PM

Title: tail lites or alternator spencehbp@memes.com
Post by: robert spence on November 09, 2003, 04:52:00 PM
It has been a amazing experience to read the responce to problems that we have with our clippers.  This is my problem my tail lights were old and the rubber gaskets were leaking allowing water to enter .  ordered two from parts dept they were installed on my 78 clipper . on the way home checking the gages the needle on the charging was below the center and half way to discharge . my retired rv mechanic suggested alternator problem, so from napa bought anew 60 amp rebilt and had it installed . the needle remained in same position .  is there any way when the lights were installed in the wiring that could cause the problem?  bob spence hbp
Title: tail lites or alternator spencehbp@memes.com
Post by: Cookiecruncher on November 09, 2003, 07:11:00 AM
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Title: tail lites or alternator spencehbp@memes.com
Post by: robert spence on November 10, 2003, 01:10:00 AM
Paul it was very kind of yoy to send a reply thank you my mech will check it out  spence
Title: tail lites or alternator spencehbp@memes.com
Post by: robert spence on November 11, 2003, 02:44:00 AM
Good morning Paul   the original alternator that supposed to be defective checked out on the bench as good .  rv meck is now checking the regulator after it stoppes raining.his shop for rvs is outside. what is really conserning me is the reason for the problem ?  a 60 amp alternator should handle motor battery and the in coach two batteries for extended camping . or should i have installed  100 amp alternator hopefully i will hear from others with same problem . spence
Title: tail lites or alternator spencehbp@memes.com
Post by: robert spence on November 12, 2003, 12:29:00 AM
GOOD MORNING PAUL    YESTERDAY LATE WHEN CHECKING THE ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR ,BOTH GOOD UNDER THE HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE WHEN STANDING FACING THE ENGINE SOME OTHER REPAIR MAN HAD MADE A INCORRECT WIRE AND IT HAD CORRODED AND CAUSED THE SHORT .NO MORE PROBLEMS AFTER WIRE WAS SHORTENED AND RE CONNECTED SPENCEHBP