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Need help identifying alternator

Can anyone help identify this alternator?  Possible mfg., and max amp charge rating.  It is on my 1997 U295 8.3.
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

Re: Need help identifying alternator

Reply #1 –
That appears to be a Hehr alternator. Very popular with the 270 & 295s back in the late 90s. I have no idea as to if they are even in business anymore. I see very few of them these days. Seems like they were somewhere around 140 or 150 amp.

Last info on there distributer that I have is: HD Power Solutions Inc Contact Information

4616 Fairlane Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Phone: 817-535-0284
Fax: 817-531-2755
Email: sales@hdpsi.co

Mike

Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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

Re: Need help identifying alternator

Reply #2 –
Yes, Hehr is still in business (or was a couple of months ago when I spoke with them).

Check for a servicing dealer near you.  Well worth overhauling (replacing bearings and diode packs).
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Need help identifying alternator

Reply #3 –
Thank you, Mike and Brett, You knowledge and help is very appreciated.
97 U295 40, Build #5040, 6C8.3 325 HP
Oregon Continuous Traveler
Samsung Residential #RF20HFENBSR,
Xantrex SW2012, (3)AGM8D Hse, (2)AGM Grp24 Eng, Victron BMV-712, 1800w Solar 4 LG & 2 Sunpower
Extreme Full Body Pt w/hdlmps, new furn/floor, 4 down Lexus 2004 GX470 AWD curb weight 4,740 lbs
Prev: 1990 Barth, 10L 300 2 yrs; 91&92 Monaco Signature, 10 yrs, 10L C 300 &  6C8.3 300; 1997 ForeT 6C8.3 325 since May 2017.  Employed by Guaranty RV 14+ yrs.  Former VW New Car Dlr/Service Dlr, Sales Mgr, Rv Sales, and Service Adviser from 1968-2017
"Don't criticize what you can't understand" Bob Dylan

Re: Need help identifying alternator

Reply #4 –
If you can find a small rebuilder, you will way ahead, instead of trying to find the correct new alternator.

Re: Need help identifying alternator

Reply #5 –
Lewco in Costa Mesa, Ca.  Did mine.  Bearings and a diode. Set at 13.8 volts at the battery. He liked the LN.  large heat sinks. Adjustable output. Lasted 20 years before the rebuild
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Need help identifying alternator

Reply #6 –
its a leece neville/prestolite. They have been around a long time and are quite common. as caflashbob says, any rebuilder should be able to take care of it, just make sure he understands what DUVAC is.
Rick and Wendy Green
1998 U270 3600 The Coach Formerly known as Princess
Build# 5336
2007 Ford Explorer