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coop85(at)verizon.net
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 Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:24 am Post subject: Alternator trouble |
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I was flying home today when the alternator started to give up the ghost. It was off most of the time and then about every 25 seconds would power up for a couple seconds and then shut off again. Finally there was nothing. I have an engine from Aerosport Power and (I think) the Lamar 40 amp alternator. Just curious if these symptoms are of anything other than the need to get a new alternator. Since the regulator is internal I'm guessing there's no fixing just that. Any ideas before I just swap it out would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Marcus
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dlm34077(at)q.com
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:02 pm Post subject: Alternator trouble |
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The alternator should last the life of the engine; my Plane Power shorted at
about 350 hours and they warranted for no charge exchange.
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partner14
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:24 pm Post subject: Alternator trouble |
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Although my eninge has 2 B&C alternators, I would strongly recommend anything that Plane Power/SkyTech have to sell. After moving from Calif to Texas, and now having neighbors who either own the company, or work there, you only then really know the individuals behind the company. Great people, great service, great products.
Don McDonald
From: Marcus Cooper <coop85(at)verizon.net>
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Subject: Alternator trouble
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I was flying home today when the alternator started to give up the ghost. It was off most of the time and then about every 25 seconds would power up for a couple seconds and then shut off again. Finally there was nothing. I have an engine from Aerosport Power and (I think) the Lamar 40 amp alternator. Just curious if these symptoms are of anything other than the need to get a new alternator. Since the regulator is internal I'm guessing there's no fixing just that. Any ideas before I just swap it out would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Marcus
40286
540 hoursatures Navigator to //www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank">http://www.matrosp; -Matt Dralle, List Adm
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rv10flyer(at)verizon.net
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| Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:40 pm Post subject: Alternator trouble |
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I agree. As Don is very well aware, they came through for me and did everything possible to get me the replacement starter, even before I mentioned I knew Don. They stood by the product and covered it under warranty.
On a separate note. I just had an issue with my fuel pump. Don at Airflow called me on a weekend on New Year’s to talk through my issue. It was a non issue to send it back and he would either “fix or replace it”. Turns out I had a loose wire and was able to get it working again without needing to ship back but the customer service at Airflow, as it was with Sky-tec was first rate.
Pascal
From: Don McDonald (building_partner(at)yahoo.com)
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 12:20 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Re: Alternator trouble
Although my eninge has 2 B&C alternators, I would strongly recommend anything that Plane Power/SkyTech have to sell. After moving from Calif to Texas, and now having neighbors who either own the company, or work there, you only then really know the individuals behind the company. Great people, great service, great products.
Don McDonald
From: Marcus Cooper <coop85(at)verizon.net>
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Sent: Monday, January 9, 2012 12:18 PM
Subject: Alternator trouble
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I was flying home today when the alternator started to give up the ghost. It was off most of the time and then about every 25 seconds would power up for a couple seconds and then shut off again. Finally there was nothing. I have an engine from Aerosport Power and (I think) the Lamar 40 amp alternator. Just curious if these symptoms are of anything other than the need to get a new alternator. Since the regulator is internal I'm guessing there's no fixing just that. Any ideas before I just swap it out would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Marcus
40286
540 hoursatures Navigator to //www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank">http://www.matrosp; -Matt Dralle, List Adm
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nukeflyboy
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:26 am Post subject: Re: Alternator trouble |
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An intermittent operation is an odd failure mechanism for an alternator. It is possible that you have just a bad connection. Check the field wire for something loose. It should run from your distribution bus via a CB or fuse to the F connection on the alternator. With the master on also verify that your are getting 12 volts to the alternator field connection.
Check the tightness of the other connections and if everything checks out fine, then a new alternator may be in your future. They only cost a few hundred bucks and are not worth repairing.
I agree with Don - if you need a new one contact PlanePower.
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pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:21 am Post subject: Alternator trouble |
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On 1/10/2012 9:26 AM, nukeflyboy wrote:
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An intermittent operation is an odd failure mechanism for an alternator. It is possible that you have just a bad connection. Check the field wire for something loose.
Good catch. When checking the field wire attached to the alternator,
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pull smartly on the wire ..... I've found field wires that fractured
inside the insulation ....... then the arcing burns the wire back to the
point where it won't arc over anymore. The connection looks good, but
it isn't. I had forgotten that.
Linn
| Quote: | It should run from your distribution bus via a CB or fuse to the F connection on the alternator. With the master on also verify that your are getting 12 volts to the alternator field connection.
Check the tightness of the other connections and if everything checks out fine, then a new alternator may be in your future. They only cost a few hundred bucks and are not worth repairing.
I agree with Don - if you need a new one contact PlanePower.
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Dave Moore
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RV-10 QB - Working G3X panel
Rest almost done
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cgroote1(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:36 am Post subject: alternator trouble |
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My Plane Power alternator went out at 376 hours. Had to pay for a new one; .i.e., wasn't offered any type of exchange.
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dlm34077(at)q.com
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:32 am Post subject: alternator trouble |
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Heard today PP alternators mad in China; distributed here.
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My Plane Power alternator went out at 376 hours. Had to pay for a new one; .i.e., wasn't offered any type of exchange.
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