What did you do to your deuce this week?

[Dipstick]

Congratulations 98G! Nice, solid looking Deuce! What year is it? How far will you have to drive it to get home?

 

[98G]

Congratulations 98G! Nice, solid looking Deuce! What year is it? How far will you have to drive it to get home?

It's an '87. One of the late AF trucks with the dual circuit brakes. White multifuel with the D turbo.

Driving it about 550miles home, with a stop on the way to pick up a tcase for an 809series truck. Cruising at an indicated 48mph, which should be right about 60 actual. It'll go faster, but this is the sweet spot where it feels stable and planted.

I'm taking it easy. Drove about 4 hours this evening and I've stopped for the night.

 

[Dipstick]

I'm jealous of your dual-circuit brakes 98G! My Deuce is an '84. Does your truck have a manual transmission? It was a good idea to stop for the night. You've got a good Deuce when you can drive him at 60 mph for four hours without any problems.

 

[hgun]

Good Am gentleman I have a question I have a A3 I went for a ride yesterday and noticed my generator gauge was in the red to the right, It drove fine lights and everything worked fine. So I contacted one of our fellow members on here who gave me trouble shooting tips. Here’s what we found I got 2 brand new optima batteries 24.3 Volts with out truck running, started truck reading 29.3 volts, we’re thinking this is to hot. Is this Alternator adjustable? Or any other ideas. I will add that I keep my batteries on a 24V tender while not in use. Thanks guys

 

[Mullaney]

Good Am gentleman I have a question I have a A3 I went for a ride yesterday and noticed my generator gauge was in the red to the right, It drove fine lights and everything worked fine. So I contacted one of our fellow members on here who gave me trouble shooting tips. Here’s what we found I got 2 brand new optima batteries 24.3 Volts with out truck running, started truck reading 29.3 volts, we’re thinking this is to hot. Is this Alternator adjustable? Or any other ideas. I will add that I keep my batteries on a 24V tender while not in use. Thanks guys

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Any chance you checked output at the generator or at the batteries with a Fluke Meter possibly?
Those gauges aren't always correct. Looking at it, I see it right in the high edge of green or low red...
How was it measuring before you installed the new batteries?

 

[hgun]

Honestly I don’t remember I replaced them in Dec didn’t do to much with it then. I used a multi meter at the batteries did not check at the alternator it was dark I’m going to take a pic of the alternator to see if it’s a single or double wire

 

[98G]

Does your truck have a manual transmission?

Yeah, it's the same engine and transmission as the other M35A2s. The transfer case is the air shift variety.

They didn't go to the Allison auto until they went with the Cat engine in the A3.

The increased cruising speed is directly attributable to the 395's. First gear is low enough that the 395's don't kill the bottom end like 16.00's on a 939 do.

So far it's an enjoyable trip. I guess I have a skewed definition of fun. Here's a pic next to my M925 on 16.00's.

 

[Dipstick]

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Any chance you checked output at the generator or at the batteries with a Fluke Meter possibly?
Those gauges aren't always correct. Looking at it, I see it right in the high edge of green or low red...
How was it measuring before you installed the new batteries?

Hi Tim. I was the member talking to hgun. 29 + volts is too high. hgun and I just want to hear from an A3 owner. We want to know if the A3's alternator is adjustable for voltage output. I know the original alternator in my A2 was. I adjusted it myself before replacing it with a Woltech 1-wire alternator. It was a simple screwdriver adjustment while having my multi-meter connected. Hope you are well.

 

[92ramaro]

Some of our adventures from the past month. Wanted to get them posted before I have to leave the desktop behind today
Summary to follow

 

[Mullaney]

Hi Tim. I was the member talking to hgun. 29 + volts is too high. hgun and I just want to hear from an A3 owner. We want to know if the A3's alternator is adjustable for voltage output. I know the original alternator in my A2 was. I adjusted it myself before replacing it with a Woltech 1-wire alternator. It was a simple screwdriver adjustment while having my multi-meter connected. Hope you are well.

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Thanks Owen. I just managed to miss the earlier part of the thread. Your info brings back memories of a 67 Camaro with a big box on the firewall with the ability to adjust alternator output. I had completely forgotten about that...

 

[Dipstick]

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Thanks Owen. I just managed to miss the earlier part of the thread. Your info brings back memories of a 67 Camaro with a big box on the firewall with the ability to adjust alternator output. I had completely forgotten about that...

Hi Tim. That box was an external voltage regulator. Many vehicles prior to '67 had external, adjustable voltage regulators. I rewired two complete trucks from headlight to taillight and everything in between, and both had external voltage regulators. One was a 1964 Ford F-100 and the other was my 1953 Dodge B3.

 

[Dipstick]

Some of our adventures from the past month. Wanted to get them posted before I have to leave the desktop behind today
Summary to follow

Awesome post 92ramaro! I really enjoyed it! I'm impressed that your Daisy will pull that much weight. I don't think my Brutus could pull a bag of fart gas up a hill.

 

[Dipstick]

Yeah, it's the same engine and transmission as the other M35A2s. The transfer case is the air shift variety.

They didn't go to the Allison auto until they went with the Cat engine in the A3.

The increased cruising speed is directly attributable to the 395's. First gear is low enough that the 395's don't kill the bottom end like 16.00's on a 939 do.

So far it's an enjoyable trip. I guess I have a skewed definition of fun. Here's a pic next to my M925 on 16.00's.

You gave me an idea 98G. I should compare my speedo indicated road speed to my Garmin navigator to see if there's a difference. I run taller than stock 11R-20s on Brutus. I think '87 was the last year for manual transmissions.

 

[98G]

You gave me an idea 98G. I should compare my speedo indicated road speed to my Garmin navigator to see if there's a difference. I run taller than stock 11R-20s on Brutus. I think '87 was the last year for manual transmissions.

Your speedo should read 38/42 of actual speed. Mine reads 38/45.

 

[Dipstick]

Your speedo should read 38/42 of actual speed. Mine reads 38/45.

Thanks 98G. I'll have to check it out on my next run. My 11Rs are 43" in diameter. I think stock NDTs are about 40" or 41".

 

[hgun]

Generator gauge

 

[98G]

Generator gauge

Overcharging. Badness.

Should be adjustable, unless the voltage regulator has completely failed. I don't remember the adjustment procedure.

 

[williamh]

Generator gauge

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This my 93 year old Mom holding her great grand daughter Vivian for the first time yesterday. Vivian was an absolute delight. She was held by several family members and never once fussed. This rookie Grandpa will be mowing the lawn today and rattle canning a little O.D. Green on Brutus as well.

 

[Aussie Bloke]

G'day everyone,.....


Not mine but found this,...

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Aussie.

 

[Dipstick]

G'day everyone,.....


Not mine but found this,...

Just after the 7 min mark:

Aussie.

Should be titled "Renting strange cars to even stranger celebrities". Many celebrities seem like wierdos to me. Fakes. Hope you are well down under.