Wrong Alternator?
@domdart, I apologize for hacking your thread again, but I wanted to share an update on my alternator story and thank @Mattax again for his help and advice.
I bought two of these 50A alternators (one came with a round-back, one with a square-back). I will keep returning the square-back until I get a second round-back.
https://www.autozone.com/batteries-...00:GEN:ppjmid43737-8-11065&clickId=3212644122
Since I have always spare parts in the trunk, I also changed the voltage regulator. Did test drives at day and nighttime, so far alternator is working and charging the battery - 13.65 V at approx. 1200 RPM.
All looked good so far, but now the Flame-Thrower 40011 12V, 1.5ohms started to leak oil (not even 200mls on it). Two replacements are already purchased, but it is annoying that nothing seems to last. For example, I bought the most expensive voltage regulator available on RockAuto - compared to the old one, it looks just fragile and cheap. With all these Chinese and Mexican junk parts I am still far away from my goal - a reliable cruiser!
Cheers,
Wolfgang
@domdart, I apologize for hacking your thread again, but I wanted to share an update on my alternator story and thank @Mattax again for his help and advice.
I bought two of these 50A alternators (one came with a round-back, one with a square-back). I will keep returning the square-back until I get a second round-back.
https://www.autozone.com/batteries-...00:GEN:ppjmid43737-8-11065&clickId=3212644122
Since I have always spare parts in the trunk, I also changed the voltage regulator. Did test drives at day and nighttime, so far alternator is working and charging the battery - 13.65 V at approx. 1200 RPM.
All looked good so far, but now the Flame-Thrower 40011 12V, 1.5ohms started to leak oil (not even 200mls on it). Two replacements are already purchased, but it is annoying that nothing seems to last. For example, I bought the most expensive voltage regulator available on RockAuto - compared to the old one, it looks just fragile and cheap. With all these Chinese and Mexican junk parts I am still far away from my goal - a reliable cruiser!
Cheers,
Wolfgang
