Mastercraft Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I noticed on another thread an alternator failure mentioned. Are there kits available so if one was so inclined they could do a roadside rebuild? A kit with new brushes and springs, new voltage regulator, new diodes, new front and rear bearings. If the windings aren't burned up or shorted, a roadside rebuild would not be a problem. If a kit like this can be had or collected, I could see carrying one to avoid a high irritation situation. With cars and light trucks, I go to the Checker/Orielly/Napa/etc and they push the lifetime warranty re-build unit for $200+ and claim they don't have any rebuild parts.......unit I have them pull out the paper catalog and check.....sure enough, brushes $8, rear bearing $6, front bearing $12, voltage regulator, $12 ....and oh, here is a whole kit with everything except the rear bearing for $20. Order the stuff and it's there in like two days. Maybe 1/2hr of 45 minutes on the bench to install the parts, no special tools except a couple tooth picks to hold the brushes while I mate up the front and rear case. thanks Rich 2009 Volvo 780 D16 535hp 1850 ft-lbs I shift 3.36 Thermo King Tripac APU DIY Bed and Frame Extension ET Hitch, Stellar EC2000, EcoGen 6K 2002 F350 CC Dually w/ Lance 1181 2012 Mini Cooper S 2007 Teton Royal Freedom " The only place you will find success before work is the dictionary " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Rich, A lot of the diodes are a press fit into the case and are usually suspect on a bad alternator. Other than that, you could rebuild one on the side of the road if need be. 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'm not aware of an off the shelf rebuild kit that would provide everything you need for a complete rebuild...if you're talking about a 39MT. Solenoids alone are over $80, I think. You can try these folks: http://www.nationsstarteralternator.com/39MT-HEAVY-DUTY-TRUCK-STARTERS-s/432.htm 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm one of the recent alternator replacements. Ours is a unique situation though, in that it was tied to another DC current generator system that had a stand alone regulator. The system was called Ample Power and there are rebuild kits available for the truck engine alternator, but I still needed to find a regulator that the Volvo electrical system liked. It was easier to install a new Delco-Remey like the truck was originally spec'd with. Jim's Adventures Old Spacecraft.... Who knows whats next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenF Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I rebuilt my alternator mainly because the bearing was going bad. An alternator for mine was $350-400 so I decided to rebuild it myself. $25 for the bearings and brushes and it was done in an hour or so. I needed to press the bearing in and out though so I doubt you could do it on the side of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkennell Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 You need to find your local "AC Delco" or "auto electric" repair place. I have a little hole-in-the-wall place near me that I think carries every alternator and starter part ever made and can hand most of them to you without looking them up! Rebuilding an alternator (unless there is a major failure) is actually pretty easy and cheap. No camper at present. Way too many farm machines to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I'm one of the recent alternator replacements. Ours is a unique situation though, in that it was tied to another DC current generator system that had a stand alone regulator. The system was called Ample Power ....... Ample Power offers lots of choices in this arena. I've used their products for many years - probably going back into the 90's. If you are looking for a very good power augmentation system take a look at their products. They also have a lot of educational stuff on their website. It is pretty common for work trucks, ambulances, some police vehicles, etc to generate power from their alternators. Note the plural. But this is not just an alternator alone - there ALWAYS has to be additional products to do it right. It is not cheap to do it right....but it works well when done. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I too have rebuilt alternators and it is surprisingly inexpensive. I'm thinking that some spare parts for my DP might be a good idea....thanks for the thought. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 while rebuilding alternators doesnt bother me , *I* would rather NOT do it on the side of the road... i carry a spare alternator in my spare parts toolbox of parts on the truck. Leece-Neville on the truck , the same in the box of spare parts. Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Call me strange, but new, not rebuilt or reman goes on my tractor. Alternators usually give plenty of warning before they die, at least on HD trucks. 500 -600k miles and a new one goes on, last one was $450 new Delco 160 amp pad mount. No one in this business should use a business model that includes a "roadside demonstration" for anything. Unscheduled maintenance, or what I refer to as setting a trap for yourself to spring at the least opportune moment is to be avoided. Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 No one in this business should use a business model that includes a "roadside demonstration" for anything. Unscheduled maintenance, or what I refer to as setting a trap for yourself to spring at the least opportune moment is to be avoided. Yes, which is why I'm a strong advocate of preemptive replacement of certain parts. Even with the low miles we run. Personally, I try to AVOID roadside "maintenance". Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Personally, I try to AVOID roadside "maintenance". I'm with Jack on this, although it doesn't always go as planned. 2009 Volvo 670 with dinette/workstation sleeper - Walter 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage) My First Solar Install Thread My Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the build My MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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