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RE: alternator not working - encantotom - 09-12-2017

hi rick,

i like the sound of that "gentleman" gentleman in bib overalls....ha

my alternator is the humongo 50dn oil cooled one with an external regulator. i could certainly help you with that. rewiring one with an internal regulator to external i do not know how to do. and i am like the others. i would figure out how to get the one fixed. you are welcome to come and stay at my place. i have 2 50 amp full hookups next to my shop. come and stay a few days.

i will send you an email

tom

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RE: alternator not working - pairodice - 11-04-2017

Penntex test results (I think I did this correctly) and will send to Penntex on Monday - also the way I currently have the alternator wired...

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RE: alternator not working - Richard - 11-05-2017

Uh,  you might want to look at the wiring diagram on the PennTex site and look at your picture.
http://www.penntexusa.com/PX-32025.pdf


Look carefully at your blue and orange wires.

Let me make you aware of something I found on my 95 and the Penntex Alternator. Although the harness was in place, Newell did not wire it to the voltage reg as shown. I found that one of the wires deadheaded into the harness at the alt, and another one deadheaded at the voltage regulator. I don't know enough about alternators to explain how the alternator still worked, BUT it's something to be aware of IF you install a new voltage regulator.

Not sure why you switched threads on this.

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RE: alternator not working - pairodice - 11-06-2017

(11-05-2017, 06:31 AM)Richard Wrote:  Thanks Richard, I will check it - I’m calling Penntex this morning since our trip was put off a few days - not sure why I switched threads, too much going on with closing down a home and packing up the coach... 

Uh,  you might want to look at the wiring diagram on the PennTex site and look at your picture.
http://www.penntexusa.com/PX-32025.pdf


Look carefully at your blue and orange wires.

Let me make you aware of something I found on my 95 and the Penntex Alternator. Although the harness was in place, Newell did not wire it to the voltage reg as shown. I found that one of the wires deadheaded into the harness at the alt, and another one deadheaded at the voltage regulator. I don't know enough about alternators to explain how the alternator still worked, BUT it's something to be aware of IF you install a new voltage regulator.

Not sure why you switched threads on this.

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RE: alternator not working - whited44 - 04-24-2025

I’ve been having trouble with my penntex alternator. At first I thought the belt was loose.  I fixed that but it still only intermittently charges.

I looked at the wiring diagram and also the back of my alternator and the regulator. It seems as though I have nowhere to attach the “field” wires..

Also some wires are disconnected at the regulator.  

Let me know what you guys think. I want to get this one crossed off my list permanently

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RE: alternator not working - whited44 - 04-24-2025

Soooooooo…. After a bunch of screwin around it ended up being the brushes were out of there little holes in the top.. I put em back in and now I’m chargin!!

Horaayyyyyy!!!!

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RE: alternator not working - Jack Houpe - 04-25-2025

Brushes out of holes? Got a picture of this I'm confused, it doesn't take much.

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RE: alternator not working - whited44 - 04-25-2025

(04-25-2025, 04:48 AM)Jack Houpe Wrote:  Brushes out of holes? Got a picture of this I'm confused, it doesn't take much.

Someone must of had this open at one time or another. I put them back in the little holes correctly and now it’s charging

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RE: alternator not working - Jack Houpe - 04-25-2025

Ok Dennis I got it, those must be a pain in the kester to put back with the cover. Thank you for the picture!

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