Need Alternator Near Harrisburg, PA

[bevans6]

You have a bad battery, the one with 12.3 volts has certainly lost a cell.  The Vanner may be toast as well, it would be trying it's best to keep them equal.  I would probably start with two new batteries, and see if they charge equally.  Happened to me on my last long trip, I bought two gp 31's at a roadside truck store.  I was in the position of being able to run off my house batteries in the meantime.

Brian

Brian

[eagle19952]

realize also that any substitution will require fabriation of mounting and adjustment facility...

a bearing and seal kit is $50.00

http://delcoremy.com/documents/electrical-specifications---selection-guide.aspx

[luvrbus]

Vanners are always a problem check the breaker it should be on the ground

[John316]

Yup. Delco DN50 is what we have, and what I was talking about. I would get it rebuilt, if you have the time, and if there is a shop nearby.

We were going to swap ours out for a smaller one, but decided against it. It looked like a lot of work to reroute the belts, and make some other solution work. Yes it is an overkill, but it doesn't bother me.

It does sound like one of your batts is shot. I would have them load test each of them, individually.

Hope you get it fixed.

John

[chessie4905]

   McCoysville should be close. Crawfords did bus conversion repairs there for many years. It hink it is run by Wayne now that Sam passed away many years ago. Had our 4104 worked on there many times over the years..

[luvrbus]

Even if he has a bad battery it should not effect his headlights if the alternator is doing it's job,do those low floors draw from the Vanner for headlights ?

[chessie4905]

   McCoysville is 23 miles from McAllisterville via Rt35 and Rt35s.

[B_K]

I've always had great success with Kirk's in Detroit for parts to repair/rebuilding mine! here are a few links to check out also.

http://www.kirksauto.com/home.cfm?CFID=2794998&CFTOKEN=91954233

http://delcoremy.com/alternator-models/50-dn-heavy-duty-transit-coach-alternator.aspx

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KA350HIPRO-50DN-Air-Cooled-Alternator-350-Amp-FREE-FREIGHT-/150842923742?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item231ef05ade&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-DN-Alternator-Oil-Seal-Plate-Kit-K-5015-Kirks-/160376081057?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item255728caa1&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10459123-50DN-Belt-Drive-Alternator-Replaces-Remy-8600191-FREE-FREIGHT-/161228545178?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2589f85c9a&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirks-K-5018-50DN-Retrofit-Front-End-Kit-Replaces-Press-In-Seal-Type-Frame-/160836682906?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item25729d049a&vxp=mtr

  BK 

[Lostranger]

I'm finally back to an internet connection and some head space after our music performances.

The batteries are being charged this weekend. It's Sunday night. Tomorrow we will load test batteries and clean/reinstall grounds. I'll be surprised if we don't find that the weak one is bad.

The first thing I plan to do after the test is pull the alternator and find a rebuild shop that can handle it. I have access to a car and can take whatever time we need.

I believe the lights, engine management and transmission management all run off the Vanner. Does anyone know its test procedures? I'm sure I'll be back with questions Monday morning as we get into it.

Darryl, I've not had phone service. I'll contact you Monday morning.

I'm still puzzled about this since the alternator is putting out up to specs, but then electrical stuff is always fun. If you think of anything I'm missing, please make it known. Again, thanks for all input.

[Lostranger]

Just visited the bus and picked up the manuals. My current thinking (pun intended) is that it would be good if I can find an automotive electric shop that is familiar with heavy duty vehicles and take the bus there for diagnostics. With the batteries charged, I can drive a considerable distance in daylight. I'll be researching shops in Harrisburg and surrounding area. I'll also check with the diesel shop in Middleburg in the morning.

[Oonrahnjay]

    Best of luck, Jim!

[eagle19952]

http://delcoremy.com/Distributor-Locator.aspx

http://www.penncvs.com/request-services/

[luvrbus]

  with the multiplex wiring on that bus I don't know if I would take it to a shop or not, education can get expensive

[akroyaleagle]

If you have a generator, hook up a battery charger, drive the bus home and let the guys you trust work on it.

It sounds like a bad battery to me also. Can you just take that battery out of the system?

Personally, I would get it home and have the DN50 checked out.

Good luck and don't let the smoke out of anything!

[Lostranger]

On the advice of a list member, I have reason to suspect my Vanner unit. How much do those cost, and where can I get one?