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  1. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    IN CONCLUSION : Thanks to everyones' great pointers charging issue is now resolved. The biggest issue was finding someone with enough grey hair and patience / experience to actually test and assess my Alternator. Three different ( Big Name and highly Recognized ) Electric shops bench tested and...
  2. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    YES it absolutely is just that easy. 14+ and 27+ And climbing. Maybe those motor pool bayous thought they would have some fun with whoever picks this one out of the lineup.
  3. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    I’m getting 24V at the Yellow terminal in front and 12v at the Red one in the back. Is it possible it’s as simple as swapping those large cables over ?
  4. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    Checked Alternator ground for continuity = A OK Checked the smaller wire that is also connected to the ground and did not get continuity .... where is that small wire connecting to ? I started the engine and had it running. Removed both wires from the Regulator. Plus the small wire from the...
  5. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    Given: 8/20 Alternator N1506-1 Regulator N3030 (No Indicator Lights) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/2020 > Ground strap Removed / cleaned Connex then re-installed 8/2020 > Replaced all Cables between the Alternator and Battery Box. Cleaned Connex...
  6. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    I will chk all voltages and post a diagram to incl voltage readouts. Perhaps that will clarify what I have .. ( I'm a visual thinker more than verbal ).
  7. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    I Replaced all of the cables with new, cleaned up that Power Dist Box and the collective ground next to it. The New Alt regulator has no lights. However I was able to Start & Drive for 170 Miles ... on the freeway so must be getting some voltage... I hope. Gauges that read incorrectly / bad are...
  8. Alexandninasdad

    M1083 Finally (MAY HAVE) a working alternator >>>> BUT !

    Unbelievable drama securing a Alternator .. but thats a Rant . Lets start over .. 96 M1083 Purchased in Ogden UT from a company that used to turn these into Overland campers. The truck is a runner but charging is a problem . The Charge gauge was in the Lower part of yellow and that Alternator...
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