[DML] Re: Alternator Leaking

["anbrahaesl" <anders@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've got no good solution but I've experienced the same problem with the regulator. I 
got a 136 Amp alternator, a sterdy thing, but I've busted two regulators in it of no 
aparent reason. Right now I'm using my old Motorola. I'll give the 136 Amp a new try 
in a couple of weeks. I can keep you posted on the progress, I am a bit worried my 
self.

Anders Brandt # 10238


 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxx> wrote:
> I'll confirm Dave's analysis. That goo is from the voltage 
> regulator. It's the stuff to seal it and keep all the pieces from 
> vibrating, etc. Heat is the cause of the run-off probably because of 
> the location of the alternator and heat from the exhaust. I have 
> thought about a shield or some other approach. That's been some time 
> ago. I've just left it for now. So far so good. The Motorola works 
> great - it is just a bit weak with everything running.
> 
> My big problem is trying to get a replacement alternator to last 
> longer than a day or two. So far I've gone through one new Grady 
> alternator and three rebuilds on that (voltage regulators) with no 
> luck. I've checked everything I can think of and I still cannot 
> figure out what is causing the failures. The Motorola works well 
> except for its slight inherent low capacity at full load.
> 
> Harold McElraft - 3354
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > While I was beginning work on flushing my cooling system, I 
> noticed 
> > about a half-dozen drops of thick oil under the right side of the 
> > engine.  Turns out it's oil that's leaking from my Motorola 
> > alternator.
> > 
> > So how long do I have before I get to replace this too?
> > 
> > Johnny
> > 5518




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