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| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 299 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 70.149.50.69  Rating: N/A |
my alternator oscillates in voltage from around 26.3 - 27.4 Volts this is happening either at idle or 1,500 RPM is this normal? I see the pulse rhythm in the instrument cluster also. I would guess it's a bad regulator. | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1188 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.4.4  Rating: N/A |
Hey Fooy? which coach are you working on now. I can't tell nor anyone else here will be able to either unless you tell us whassuuppp LOL Is it the 4905, if it is mine does the same thing until it quit altogether LOL Gomer | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 300 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 70.149.50.69 Rating: N/A |
hey Marvin what's going on with your meds?. I only have one 4905, unless it reproduced by splitting itself like an amoeba. ;) do you think that the problem lies in the generator then?. | ||
| Brandon Merritt (Brando4905)
Registered Member Username: Brando4905 Post Number: 31 Registered: 3-2009 Posted From: 173.69.71.190  Rating: N/A |
George, If that's the burned 4905 that I saw pictures of a couple of years ago, then all I can say is WOW!! What an awesome job, lookin' good! Brandon | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 301 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 70.149.50.69 Rating: N/A |
Thank you Brandon, I had the rear end capped in 1/8inch thick steel following the body curve in order to retain the buffalo retro look that to me is beautiful not to mention it adds structural stiffness. here is a link to my web albums if you would like to see it http://picasaweb.google.com/1foo.dog/MyBuffaloesPD4107PD4905PlusOtherBeasts | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1378 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 75.204.102.235  Rating: N/A |
George, That may be the regulator causing the fluctuation. These were were originally adjusted to maintain correct voltage when there was a large electrical draw (interior lights, AC fan motor, AC condensor fan, etc.). With a very small load, this sometimes happens. I think FastFred once mentioned adjusting the regulator?? Jack | ||
| Brandon Merritt (Brando4905)
Registered Member Username: Brando4905 Post Number: 32 Registered: 3-2009 Posted From: 173.69.71.190 Rating: N/A |
George, Looks like a whole lotta work! Kudos for bringing that back from the dead. The last photo in the album looks like you repositioned the driver side electrical panel to over the head of the driver? Brandon | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1189 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.4.4 Rating: N/A |
FOOYE That pic on your postings ain't your Phoenix. You can't fool me one bit. I just want to know who let you take a pic of their coach to post?? The fluxuation of the alt,is from not having a heavy load as mentioned by Jack. When I did have the ac stuff in mine it didn't do that because it pulled a steady load. So there ya go!!LOL gomer | ||
| Patrick levenson (Zubzub)
Registered Member Username: Zubzub Post Number: 269 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 174.91.223.24  Rating: N/A |
Excellent work on the bus George. | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 302 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 70.149.50.69 Rating: N/A |
Thank you Jack, Patrick. Brandon that panel is on my latest 4905 the white grey and maroon. you are right Marvin can't pull the wool over your eye. Phoenix is going into covered storage until I can do her right. | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 363 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.161.226  Rating: N/A |
First its Curley then comes Larry ....the crickets chirp & still no Moe.... I guess Dal is on "Lubrication Replenishment Cycle" & is "Temporarily out of Service" Hey Marv- nice you are aboard the ones who see thru the Havana Smoke Screen, who sold you the clue? TowelBoy... when you gonna tell'em it's painted in Mouse Milk? (weasel) eh..Does Cruise America appreciate you PhotoShop-ing one of their FiberGlas look-a-like Retro Coaches? . . Kubota powered? Your parking space is filling with water slowly Bob & I have money on whether we swim in in first or you park in it... ...and while I'm on the subject of your "parking place" We started an "AZ fund" for you too Bud! ...at lunch we pitch quarters towards the edge of the pit the closest one to the edge claims all the ones that don't drop over the ledge. You got scuba gear ...rite?  My 4106's lights pulse @ idle & while @ revenue speed I was told, basically, that the Alt's output is far greater than the draw & that the trick is to adjust the Regulator down until the pulsing either stop or you reach 12.5v on your Voltmeter. That's the sweet spot you want when you own a "Real Coach". I warned you not to even think about buying that Saggin Sow yard Queen, but NO...you wanna be Mr. Fleet O. Busses. I suppose you gave the Guy in the plaid suit $999.00 down plus the 2 payday loans you got for the same Volvo (gotta love Florida eh?) Them $500 a month payments are goin to catch-up with you.... You should've bought a canvas painted like a Prevost (J.C.Whitney..$99.00) and stretched it over a schoolie... now that would have impressed some people around here! ..the sooner FF-Sean-etc. join the chorus the sooner you'll have a full basket of Apples to choose from. . . chirp chirp (Message edited by Jack_fids on January 22, 2011) | ||
| Jim Wilke (Jim Bob) (Pd41044039)
Registered Member Username: Pd41044039 Post Number: 580 Registered: 2-2001 Posted From: 184.0.13.120  Rating: N/A |
Jack, I don't know what beverage you are partaking of as you write but I WANT SOME! You are an absolute hoot. Last time I heard somebody bashing another guy's ride that bad, a bar fight immediately followed! How many busses do you have to have to be nominated for Mr. Fleet O. Busses? | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 365 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.161.193 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Jim... now you know why I stay clear of Saloons and why my feets is faster than my mouth or fingers in this case. As for my particular choice of "motivation"...? WTFKnows... but I share when in the company of equals, are you a one-eyed, scrawny old fart too? Busses... In order for me to answer that, you would have to renew your membership in the Moron's club unfortunately TowelBoy is the membership chairperson & at the moment his neck is not in my able & willing hands. Wanna share beer battered wiener dogs on a stick at Farnworth's acksquse for a social event? I have a secret Cuban recipe.....! | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 304 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 76.110.163.65 Rating: N/A |
Oh God he's out again. I guess I need to weld the cage shut this time. din't think those greasy little flippers could pick locks. | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 366 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.161.159 Rating: N/A |
Late for his job at the steam room again.... the MLK Holiday was last Monday Dog Breath! | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 306 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 70.149.50.69 Rating: N/A |
Better dog breath then no breath at all.... Fish breath | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1435 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 64.241.37.140  Rating: N/A |
My 4106's lights pulse @ idle & while @ revenue speed I was told, basically, that the Alt's output is far greater than the draw & that the trick is to adjust the Regulator down The V regulator (after the batts are charged and there are no loads) simply shuts off the V reg , to keep from boiling the batts. Lowering the voltage is the usual simple cure , we run 13.2 -13.4 normal "float" voltages. With the headlights on there is enough load to not cause the V reg to cut out , no flickering lights , no flickering red GEN on the dash. And NO BOILED BATTS after a 10 hour jaunt. FF | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 373 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.161.246 Rating: N/A |
That's about the final word on the subject Can we put a bow on this thread now? | ||
| les marston (Les_marston)
Registered Member Username: Les_marston Post Number: 247 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 68.151.225.213  Rating: N/A |
First we have fricasseed penguin now BOILED BATTS. Some tastes I will never acquire | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 374 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.161.144 Rating: N/A |
So if it isn't deep fried snow an icicle salad or Molson's then it's no more for Les.... | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 312 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 67.141.74.111  Rating: N/A |
"So if it isn't deep fried snow an icicle salad or Molson's then it's no more for Les...." Here lies Les Moore. Died from four shots of a Colt's .44 No Less, No More! | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 376 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.161.144 Rating: N/A |
I forgot that "Deadwood Lament".... and I think it is actually carved on a headstone in Tombstone...because I think I recall reading it at Boot Hill I say "Think" because unlike the Clantons when in Tombstone I remain half-shot. I'm sending you a box of old watches... because I know you need more time on your hands. (Message edited by Jack_fids on January 25, 2011) | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 308 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 70.149.50.69 Rating: N/A |
shoo scat. get out of my thread. I have a serious question here that warrants serious behaviour from serious members. not ice folly antics. Fred thank you. I'm going to adjust my regulator after setting some traps around for large Foul fowl. for Marvin's dish | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 379 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.161.144 Rating: N/A |
I'd like to say..... I wanna adjust your intake manifold with a head-lock & show you how to adjust your head with a folding chair... I'll forgo the gutteral humor of "want me to run your rack too? knowing the 3 of you can't be trusted with adult words , either. ..but I won't (Message edited by Jack_fids on January 25, 2011) |