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Adam,
no, I have not. I got busy with other projects & family requirements, so I’ve shelved it til this fall when hopefully things will slow down. I’ll post when I finally figure it out.
Respectfully,
Bill
Gentlemen,
I’m back at work out of town for the next week; I hope to diagnose further once I’m back home. Thank you all for your direction and expertise!
Respectfully,
Bill
Nextalcupfan,
Thank you for your P.H.D. Level examination of the TM; I’m struggling going through trying to locate and follow the reference numbers. I do have 25.4v at the Excitor, and I have followed the troubleshooting guide, and found 23.9 output from the alternator ( and it should be...
Guyfang,
I believe the wiring is correct (me trying to decipher the TM). The positive output shows 23.9. It hasn’t been ran since 2012 during its final test… Here are some pics
Ray70,
Thank you for your time and expertise! I believe you are dead on here. Prior to start, batteries are providing 25.4. After starting, the the power out of the alternator shows 23.9, so it appears the alternator isn’t working. Would you agree?
Guyfang,
A picture is worth a thousand words! Thank you so much! I Found it, right in front of my nose; that, and the huge markings of “MT4”. I’ve got 25.3 at the shunt and the ammeter. I believe Ray 70 is right, alternator probably isn’t working. Standby…
I purchased a mep-803a that had never been used, literally bought and placed on the shelf. 2.8 hours. I installed New batteries, new diesel, fluids checked, runs like a brand new one should (I have it powering my barn with 3 phase power for old woodworking machinery). Currently have about 40...
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