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Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #50 –
There is no limit on how many total photos/attachments you can upload to the Forum (but you can only upload 10 in each post).  If your photos aren't uploading, either there is something going on with the Forum (routine maintenance?) or you are doing something wrong.

Try it again later.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #51 –
I was wondering if there was a  limit on each post , IL count how many I've sent on this post and if it is 10 , IL start a new post , about stripdown and servicing a leece Neville, I wanted to upload the inners of it ,
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #52 –
Quote from: kevo0000 –
I was wondering if there was a  limit on each post , IL count how many I've sent on this post and if it is 10 , IL start a new post...
It's 10 max per post, not per thread.  No limit on the number of photos in each thread.

BUT, starting a new thread about rebuilding the alternator would be a good idea.  If you attempt to keep each thread limited to one single topic (which is hard to do around here) then it is easier on members who might be searching for that topic in the future.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #53 –
Yeah , I will do that , I have just started a new topic , tried to upload a photo of the inside of alternator but getting same message again error uploading photo and also it wouldn't upload the new topic because the photo was attached to it , it's been like this now for a couple of days , I've tried on my laptop and my phone , but just won't have it , so it could be there maybe some maintenance going on like you said , IL start the new post anyway ,
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #54 –
Quote from: kevo0000 –
, one of the brushes in the motor is definately stuck ,
if I buy a new regulator , will it come complete with new brushes ,

kevo,

If you have a stuck brush you most likely will need a new brush holder, 2 brushes, and the regulator.  You will have to order each part separate. You may have killed one of your diode trio sets but I doubt you hurt the stator or rotor. Here is a list of the parts you may need if you have a L/N  JB series that Foretravel used most of the time.
brush holder-  79030 should be for a DUVAC
brushes- 98650
regulator 100650
If you can find the diode trio
+pos. 172-16001
-neg  172-16002

Get on the web and hunt up the Prestolite/Leece-Neville Technical service bulletin  #TSB-1061 as it will help you out.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #55 –
OK thanks very Mutch for that info , IL start looking for each part,  cheers  Kev

1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #56 –
Kevo,

Here is a TSB that will explain how to convert a standard L/N alternator to a DUVAC system
Technical Services

Still looking for the other TSB here on the Forum that I may have a link to.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #57 –
Thanks for that , IL save that information , I'm gonna try and get my original alternator repaired, I was given some part no.s earlier for that which will also be very useful , mutch appreciate everyone's help ,  it was mentioned earlier in someone else's post that alot of foretravel owners have had their alternators converted from 160 amp output to 240 amp output , what would be involved in doing this ,  would it be a case of buying an upgraded voltage regulator ?
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #58 –
With the 210 HP DD 8.2, are you sure you want to add the load by upgrading to a 240 amp alternator?

Do you drive short enough distances to warrant the faster charge rate vs lower rate for longer time (which is easier on the batteries)?
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
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Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #59 –
Unless you have a large battery bank doubt that you would need more than a 160 amp alternator
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins
 

Re: Leece-Neville alternator on my 8.2ltr detroit, 1990 foretravel granvilla

Reply #60 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
With the 210 HP DD 8.2, are you sure you want to add the load by upgrading to a 240 amp alternator?

Do you drive short enough distances to warrant the faster charge rate vs lower rate for longer time (which is easier on the batteries)?
Not really Brett , I haven't really got anything that draws any power to that degree that would warrant needing that many amps , the roof air cons microwave , all work off 110 with generator running , so no I don't really need it, I do have a 6kw start up power inverter 3kw continuous running , and I can run power tools a small air compressor etc , but everything works fine as it is , so yeah why change it , my house batteries actually are  Trojan batteries they use them in golf buggies in UK 225 amp deep cycle , each one is 6 volt so I have 2 wired up in series to make 12 volt , and then x that by 3 and then wired up in parallel , so have a total of 675 amps when fully charged , the vehicle starting batteries I have 2 x 190 amp 12 volt wired in parallel .  2 x 6 volt batteries wired in series was better than having 1x  12 volt battery as I was advised by a specialist, there obviously more expensive to buy that way but Ive always found sometimes that the cheaper option is not always as economical in the long run
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo