Coddy Posted September 21, 2009 Report Posted September 21, 2009 Hi all I was out on the boat today testing the replacement oil lines etc. when I noticed that there was no charge going on and the Rev counter was not working. It was working ok before I left the mooring. Now I have had a look on a web site about charging problems and they suggest that if the red warning light bulb has blown it stops charging. My question is would the rev counter stop as well if the bulb has blown? When I turn the engine off and then get it ready to start the red lamp does not light up. I suspect that the brushes may have worn out but do we have any auto electrians in the club that could suggest an alternitive solution? Anyone with more suggestions? Dave Quote
Sinbad Posted September 21, 2009 Report Posted September 21, 2009 Hi Dave Since having my charging problems last year, I check the volts across the battery on a regular basis - both the panel instruments voltage and you can set something up on some fishfinder displays also. 12-12.6V - no charging, 13 - 13.8V cooking on gas! Paul Quote
Brian Posted September 22, 2009 Report Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) Dave If the indicator lamp is blown, there won't be an exitation current to start the altenator charging. Being a diesel your revcounter is almost certainly driven by the altenator, so no output = no revcounter. Edited September 22, 2009 by Brian Quote
oysterboats Posted September 23, 2009 Report Posted September 23, 2009 Hi dave might be worth checking to make sure u didnt disturb the sensing wire on the back of the alternator possibly disturbed it when u did the oil lines Quote
Coddy Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Posted September 23, 2009 Hi all Well the saga continues! The bulb is ok, was hoping it had blown as cheaper option. Lamp circuit ok so it looks like the alternator has failed. Took it down to a Bosch auto electrics to see if it can be fixed and/or cost. My problem is that it is not the orginal alternator that normally comes with the engine as it has been uprated and it has a tap off for the rev counter (W terminal). Oh well, when it is fixed I might be able to get out again. Whilst on the boat I replaced the rocker cover gasket as I noticed that was leaking, so while I was at it I checked and ajusted the tappets. So with any luck I might be getting there. Dave Quote
oysterboats Posted September 24, 2009 Report Posted September 24, 2009 Hi dave go to search box and type in tb training brilliant web site will tell u all u need to knw Quote
Coddy Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Posted September 24, 2009 Hi Grahame Been on that site and very informative it is too. Found out and got a lot of ideas about boats and stuff, would recommend it to anyone. http://www.tb-training.co.uk/ Dave Quote
Bob F Posted September 24, 2009 Report Posted September 24, 2009 Hi Dave AJW Electrics in Wimborne will be able to repair the alternator for you. The guy who runs it is called Soss. You might get some discount if you tell them you are a mate of Bob Fuller's. cheers BF Quote
shytalk Posted September 24, 2009 Report Posted September 24, 2009 that would be a brave admission !!!!!!!! Quote
oysterboats Posted September 24, 2009 Report Posted September 24, 2009 Theres also clive down kinson road call me if u need directions 07960026742 Quote
Bob F Posted September 25, 2009 Report Posted September 25, 2009 that would be a brave admission !!!!!!!! Bloody cheek! I resemble that remark!! Quote
Coddy Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Posted September 25, 2009 Well the good news is I have got the alternator back It seems there was a number of problems, the brushes worn, recifier blown, wire broken and oil contamination. I have yet to get down on the boat to re-fit it but I am sure that will be the easier bit! Dave Quote
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