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If anyone has the part number or specs. for the big fat diode I will
source and stock them
Stephen 77fc35

Stephen,

Sorry, the drawing I have still shows a solenoid in the charging
circuit, this is pryor to the diode change, Bennie told me the
solenoids were high failure in the charging circuit, So it was
replaced with the diode. This should not to be confused with the
Aux,
Battery solenoid that adds the Gennie battery to the start circuit.

The diode in our 88 is mounted next to the Aux, Battery solenoid,
behind the air step. There is also a 12V feed to the HWH motor, This
adds to the confusion of multi-tasks at the same junction points.

This diode is about the size of your thumb. I would guess about 70 /
80 Amps. The diode is easy to check with as Ohm Meter, I suspect
that it is very reliable in carrying current and not a high failure
part.
Sorry no part number, try Earl or Radio Shack.

Bill 88 FC


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> Oops
> If anyone has the part number or specs. for the big fat diode I
will
> source and stock them
> Stephen 77fc35
>

As Bill said, Diodes can be checked with an ohm meter.
What you are looking for is a forward-to-back ratio in
the meter reading, the higher the better. This is necessary
as the diode will only pass current in one direction. In
most all cases it must be (electrically)removed from the
circuit for a true reading. forward-to-back is simply
reversing the leads of the meter.

Bob Janes 87FC35 Greenville, SC

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wrote:
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> Stephen,
>
> Sorry, the drawing I have still shows a solenoid in the charging
> circuit, this is pryor to the diode change, Bennie told me the
> solenoids were high failure in the charging circuit, So it was
> replaced with the diode. This should not to be confused with the
> Aux,
> Battery solenoid that adds the Gennie battery to the start circuit.
>
> The diode in our 88 is mounted next to the Aux, Battery solenoid,
> behind the air step. There is also a 12V feed to the HWH motor,
This
> adds to the confusion of multi-tasks at the same junction points.
>
> This diode is about the size of your thumb. I would guess about
70 /
> 80 Amps. The diode is easy to check with as Ohm Meter, I suspect
> that it is very reliable in carrying current and not a high
failure
> part.
> Sorry no part number, try Earl or Radio Shack.
>
> Bill 88 FC
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
> wrote:
> >
> > Oops
> > If anyone has the part number or specs. for the big fat diode I
> will
> > source and stock them
> > Stephen 77fc35
> >
>

Howard,

Which diode are you referring to...the ones in the alternator acting as a
regulator, or the big diode that is in the battery charging circuit for the
Genset?

Kevin
YL CA
86 38pt



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Can anyone tell me where to find the generator diode. Exactly what does it look
like.
Thanks,
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
86 8V92 PT40

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I replaced mine a few years ago....I think the diode was about $10 at our
local electronics supply house. Taken out of it's mounting, it kind of looks
like a little sparkplug....the lug on one end is a little eye loop, and the
10ga wire is soldered to this lug. There is a number printed on the diode...it
can be matched at most larger electronic supply houses...make sure you
confirm the polarity.

Kevin
YL CA
86 38Pt



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Howard,
The diode (85amp)is in the generator battery circuit located in
the converter compartment across from the Rediline MG. In my coach it
looks like an aluminum bolt with yellow insulate 10GA wire attached.
Check with Earl at BB it was fairly inexpensive (around $25).
Roy Anderson
1986 PT-40 6V92
Springfield VA

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> Can anyone tell me where to find the generator diode. Exactly what
does it look like.
> Thanks,
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> 86 8V92 PT40
>
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The one to the Generator.
Howard 86 PT40

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Howard,

Which diode are you referring to...the ones in the alternator acting as a
regulator, or the big diode that is in the battery charging circuit for the
Genset?

Kevin
YL CA
86 38pt



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Hello,

On my bus this diode is located in the left front compartment. It
has a yellow #10 AWG wire running to it from the battery combiner
relay. There is also a 30 amp self reseting braker to limit current.
All in same compartment.

This is a common diode that any good electronics parts store should
have in stock. The higher the amp rating the better. Or, you can use
a battery isolator, they have heavy duty diodes in them too. If it
burns out, simply move the output to bank 2.

The the best solution is a modern battery combiner that bypassing
this diode completely. This will turn on only when charging voltage
is detected (13+ volts) and are very reliable. And for the first
time (if your generator has no alternator), your generator battery
will be recieving a decent charge.

Your genset will spin faster.

Regards,

Don Duncan
1987 PT40
Beaverton, Oregon

To all that answered my call for help Thank You.
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
86 PT40

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