11-07-2024, 06:58 AM
(11-07-2024, 05:53 AM)Richard Wrote: That is helpful info.
That is a Penn Tex alternator. And you have the belt setup that is prone to slippage.
With the dropping voltage, you definitely are NOT getting amps/volts to the batteries. There can be a number of reasons, we just have to figure what the issue may be. https://www.qualitypowerauto.com/Penntex...lyl_VBEcr7
This may get a little hairy, because I found on my 95 with the same setup, that Newell wired it a little differently, and they used a different voltage regulator.
Let’s divide the problem into three areas of root cause;
The alternator is not putting out the correct voltage/amperage
The voltage regulator is not putting out the correct signal to the alternator.
The cabling, or isolator, is not allowing the voltage to reach the batteries.
I don’t know how comfortable you are with a voltmeter and diagnosing the issue.
The next easy step as Jeff suggested is remove the alternator and take it to a shop. You might also take the regulator while going to the shop. The regulator is located inside the stainless cabinet to the right of the engine.
Maybe I should run these alternator tests on the regulator prior to removing it?? This is the regulator you speak of??
[attachment=14830 Wrote:whited44 pid='67103' dateline='1730987921'](11-07-2024, 05:53 AM)Richard Wrote: That is helpful info.
That is a Penn Tex alternator. And you have the belt setup that is prone to slippage.
With the dropping voltage, you definitely are NOT getting amps/volts to the batteries. There can be a number of reasons, we just have to figure what the issue may be. https://www.qualitypowerauto.com/Penntex...lyl_VBEcr7
This may get a little hairy, because I found on my 95 with the same setup, that Newell wired it a little differently, and they used a different voltage regulator.
Let’s divide the problem into three areas of root cause;
The alternator is not putting out the correct voltage/amperage
The voltage regulator is not putting out the correct signal to the alternator.
The cabling, or isolator, is not allowing the voltage to reach the batteries.
I don’t know how comfortable you are with a voltmeter and diagnosing the issue.
The next easy step as Jeff suggested is remove the alternator and take it to a shop. You might also take the regulator while going to the shop. The regulator is located inside the stainless cabinet to the right of the engine.
Maybe I should run these alternator tests on the regulator prior to removing it?? This is the regulator you speak of??
Dennis White
1997 Newell Coach 454
Canfield OH