Author Topic: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!  (Read 1280 times)

Offline FY1Challenger

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Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« on: April 25, 2006 - 12:53:45 PM »
 :swear: OK, the story begins....after looking for over a year I finally found and purchased the correct numbered and date coded altenator for the Yellow Peril. Tore the core down, then installed new stator, new rotor, new rebuild kit from AMK. I spent a week of after hours work detaing so it would look correct. Installed last Weds and checked the output....12.4 volts, not good. Well after tearing it back down and testing with an alternator diagnostic tool we find out AMK packaged 6 positive diodes instead of 3 + and 3 - ! Color codes were on the + diodes so you assume the ones w/o the red marks are, by default, negative. Nope. So we learned that we will not assume guys that pull and package orders from reputable companies always have our best interest in mind, and we will check the rectifiers before the case goes back together. The curse of the Yellow Peril continues. And I used to think the Friday, October 13, 1969 build date was funny  :22yikes:   




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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2006 - 01:21:37 PM »
Quality control sure isn't what it used to be that's for sure!  At least you figured out what the problem was. I've never rebuilt an alternator before...I'd have been lost!
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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2006 - 01:44:46 PM »
Wow!  That sucks.... but you were able to find the issue and fix it!

How hard is it rebuilding an altenator?
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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2006 - 02:46:34 PM »
I have a local alt. shop here that handles all my work!  :sleeping:   Sounds like you had it under control though!  :thumbsup:  Over a year of looking for the right one sounds like it was a challenge in itself.  Then to have to tackle more problems with new parts  . . . I would be  :pullinghair:

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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2006 - 04:30:04 PM »
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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2006 - 04:36:28 PM »
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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2006 - 12:18:06 AM »
I have a local alt. shop here that handles all my work!  :sleeping:   Sounds like you had it under control though!  :thumbsup:  Over a year of looking for the right one sounds like it was a challenge in itself.  Then to have to tackle more problems with new parts  . . . I would be  :pullinghair:
You were , remember , the Chrome alt lasted what 2 days ???

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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2006 - 09:22:23 AM »
You were , remember , the Chrome alt lasted what 2 days ???


2 days??  Didn't even last 2 minutes!   :crying: 

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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2006 - 11:41:05 AM »
Thanks for being there for me guys!:worshippy Cody, its not that tough to rebuild if you have a pulley remover (collar type not the typical three arm POS) good quality soldering gun and a digital multimeter. Then you need access to a press in order to get the pulley seated again on the rotor shaft. If any body needs additional detail help shoot me a PM. Remember though, Cryco's da' man when it comes to troubleshooting. :thumbsup:

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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2006 - 01:07:47 PM »
As stated above if you have the proper tools AND test equipment rebuilds are not that difficult, testing to make sure all the components match is a must otherwise all sorts of little annoying problems such as dimming headlights pop up.  They also add a nice finishing touch to the engine compartment.

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Re: Why Can't Folks Just do it Right!!!
« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2006 - 03:57:49 PM »
Very nice!  All I need is your address and some of your time.   :roflsmiley:
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