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ron.mcgann(at)baesystems.
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:25 pm Post subject: Vans Alternator

All,   

Just unpacked my FWF kit.  Was planning on the B&C alternator and external reg.  Forgot to exclude the Vans ES 60 amp alt from the FWF kit.  Backup will be the B&C 20 amp with ext reg.  Any negative comments/experiences with the Vans unit??  

cheers,  

Ron  

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sam.marlow

Joined: 25 Feb 2006
Posts: 99

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:00 pm Post subject: Vans Alternator

I know of at least 2 that didn't make it to the first 100 hrs!

 

 McGANN, Ron wrote:

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		  All,



Just unpacked my FWF kit.  Was planning on the B&C alternator and external reg.  Forgot to exclude the Vans ES 60 amp alt from the FWF kit.  Backup will be the B&C 20 amp with ext reg.  Any negative comments/experiences with the Vans unit??



cheers,

Ron

187 - trimming windows.



  	
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flysrv10(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:35 am Post subject: Vans Alternator

My 60 amp "Van model" stopped working at 80 hrs, while on a long X country trip.  Had to leave it in Atlantic City and drive to my destination.  Ordered the "new" 60 amp from Van overnight and the FBO in Atlantic City installed it while I drove the rest of the way.  Hope this one does better as I understand my original alternator was a rebuilt one.

do not archive.

 Rob Kermanj



 



On Oct 11, 2006, at 9:24 PM, McGANN, Ron wrote:

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All, 

Just unpacked my FWF kit.  Was planning on the B&C alternator and external reg.  Forgot to exclude the Vans ES 60 amp alt from the FWF kit.  Backup will be the B&C 20 amp with ext reg.  Any negative comments/experiences with the Vans unit??

cheers, 

Ron 

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rvbuilder(at)sausen.net
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:19 am Post subject: Vans Alternator

If anyone is ordering the FWF kit from Van’s, I recommend you replace the standard 60amp alt with the deluxe model.  The stock one is just an auto alternator where the deluxe one is a Plane Power alternator at a very attractive reduced price.  From Van’s it is $375 Plane Power’s list price is $569.  

   

Michael Sausen  

-10 #352 Fuselage  

       

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Sam Marlow

 Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 10:59 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

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I know of at least 2 that didn't make it to the first 100 hrs!

 

 McGANN, Ron wrote:

 

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		  All, Just unpacked my FWF kit.  Was planning on the B&C alternator and external reg.  Forgot to exclude the Vans ES 60 amp alt from the FWF kit.  Backup will be the B&C 20 amp with ext reg.  Any negative comments/experiences with the Vans unit?? cheers,Ron187 - trimming windows.     	
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pcasson(at)sasktel.net
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:11 am Post subject: Vans Alternator

Anyone know what’s actually failing on these alternators?  From my various vehicles and several million miles of driving I’ve never had an auto alternator failure.  Perhaps it’s an installation issue (i.e. heat or vibration).  

   

Perry Casson

flysrv10(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:02 am Post subject: Vans Alternator

i am not sure why mine failed.  i could not feel the brushes by spinning it.  It is back to Van for warranty refund.  (I hope).

do not crchive

 Rob Kermanj



 



On Oct 12, 2006, at 10:10 AM, Perry Casson wrote:

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Anyone know what’s actually failing on these alternators?  From my various vehicles and several million miles of driving I’ve never had an auto alternator failure.  Perhaps it’s an installation issue (i.e. heat or vibration).

 

Perry Casson

LessDragProd(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:10 am Post subject: Vans Alternator

I've had car alternators fail twice as each car approached 125,000  miles.  Maybe you're not driving your cars long enough.  

  

 Jim Ayers

  

 In a message dated 10/12/2006 7:13:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time,  pcasson(at)sasktel.net writes:

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Anyone know whatâ€™s    actually failing on these alternators?  From my various vehicles and    several million miles of driving Iâ€™ve never had an auto alternator    failure.  Perhaps itâ€™s an installation issue (i.e. heat or    vibration).   

   

Perry    Casson

	


 

  

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ron.mcgann(at)baesystems.
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:47 pm Post subject: Vans Alternator

The  really disappointing thing about this is that I could not find the contents of  the IO-540 FWF kit listed anywhere on Van's website.  The Master relay,  starter relay and Battery as listed on their web site as included, ARE NOT  provided in the 540 kit nor could I find any options to change  the alternator.  Returning the alternator for a refund/replacement from Oz  is a pain in the agates.

  

 Ron

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wv4i(at)bellsouth.net
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 2:47 am Post subject: Vans Alternator

I run a Van's 35A alternator (not the 60A) in my RV6 with over 500TTAF. 

It is the original alternator. 2-3 yrs ago, started to see system 

voltage go to battery voltage intermittently in flight. Thinking this 

was a temp related problem, replaced plug on back of alternator, checked 

belt tightness, etc.. No help. Next replaced Van's supplied voltage 

regulator (located in cockpit behind instrument panel) with another 

Van's VR, same part no, but slightly different style, wiring, etc. 

Problem fixed.



Link McGarity

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rvbuilder(at)sausen.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:58 am Post subject: Vans Alternator

On all of the subkits, you can contact Van's and have them fax or email a copy of the inventory.  I had to do this myself for the Finish and FWF packages so I could go through and remove or change things like the cowl and alternator.  I then just made a list of the parts I wanted added or removed and they requoted the kits.  With my various changes I think it reduced the cost of both kits by about $5,000 USD.  Removing the bulky items like the cowl will hopefully also reduce the shipping charge a little.

 

 

Michael Sausen

-10 #352 Fuselage

Do not archive



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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com on behalf of McGANN, Ron

Sent: Thu 10/12/2006 5:46 PM

To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: RE: Vans Alternator

The really disappointing thing about this is that I could not find the contents of the IO-540 FWF kit listed anywhere on Van's website.  The Master relay, starter relay and Battery as listed on their web site as included, ARE NOT provided in the 540 kit nor could I find any options to change the alternator.  Returning the alternator for a refund/replacement from Oz is a pain in the agates.

 

Ron



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