24 Volt

[indynotjones]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst"
wrote:
>
> My brother Dan has a 1986 FC35RB with the 3208 and a 320amp Leece
> NeVille Alternator. The 160 and 320 use exactly the same mounting
> hardware with no modifications at all- NONE.
>
I looked at one just superficially at the repair shop the other day.
It sure looked bigger. I am on my way over there today. It sure
doesn't look like there is much room around the Motorola that is
there now.

> You will need to change the cable that runs to the alternator as
the
> factory stuff is 1 gage, we replaced ours with 1/0 cable. This can
> be a big PITA on the FC's, pretty easy on the PT.
>
As I think and read it seems that this is the real issue. I already
have the 1/0 and 2/0 cable so that expense is not an issue. Those
sizes are a real bear to work with, let alone threading it around a
greasy frame. That was why I was looking at 24v to start with. I
guess it boils down to the work to change cable v.s. the expense of a
vanner DC-DC converter and all the other stuff to add a 24V bus.

> The 320 amp unit is $1,500 new. Buy a take off(from ambulance or
> fire truck) on E-Bay.
>
The shop has a new one on the shelf, $1,000. I am not sure I need to
go all the way to 320 A.
>
>
Too many variables. This is too much thinking for an old retired guy.
At least it is not cold anymore so I have some time before I have to
worry about getting a Proheat although that is in the back of my mind
when looking at pumps, etc (12 vs 24).

Lee Benson, 85FC35, Carthage, IN