Alternator question
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Re: Alternator question
I think the confusion arises from the alternator's data plate which calls it a generator.
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"There is one nut on a M151 that is very difficult to remove....." - K8icu
"She ain't a Cadillac and she ain't a Rolls, But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio" - Aaron Tippin
Re: Alternator question
Technically it does generate electricity so therefor it is a generator. I remember during the transition from generators to alternators it was always confusing because old school ways dictate it should be called a generator no matter what. That also means all of the military manuals would have to be rewritten to explain the difference between the two which really does not matter to the average GI.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: Alternator question
kmam wrote:25 Amp - Generator
60 Amp - Alternator
My 72 (A2) engine says GENERATOR 60 AMP.
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Re: Alternator question
This document is a definitive statement about maintenance of generators and alternators for military vehicles. It is very useful for maintenance and clearly shows the use of the terms.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VV7CH ... 9VaIWY7mKo
Hopefully others find it as useful as I do.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VV7CH ... 9VaIWY7mKo
Hopefully others find it as useful as I do.
Howard
Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2
AM General M151A2
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AM General M151A2
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Re: Alternator question
Is that the DA Pamphlet 75? Says I need permission to view it. If it is then it is very informative. You do have to figure out how to convert to using modern tools over the military specific tools though.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Alternator question
Yes it is. I will check on the access - thanks for letting me know Rick.
This should work https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VV7CH6 ... sp=sharing if it does now can someone let me know and I will investigate further. Actually it should probably be in the manuals section - how do I get it there?
This should work https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VV7CH6 ... sp=sharing if it does now can someone let me know and I will investigate further. Actually it should probably be in the manuals section - how do I get it there?
Last edited by kmam on September 11th, 2018, 7:04 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Howard
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AM General M151A2
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AM General M151A2
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Re: Alternator question
Technically I am supposed to be able to put stuff like that in there but I have not been successful yet.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Alternator question
Ah, a talking engine . Don't believe everything an engine tells you... I call my Landrover Defender a car but the cleaner at McDonalds the other day called it a TRUCK If it is 60Amp it is an alternator.acudanut wrote:kmam wrote:25 Amp - Generator
60 Amp - Alternator
My 72 (A2) engine says GENERATOR 60 AMP.
Howard
Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2
AM General M151A2
Austin Champ
Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2
AM General M151A2
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Re: Alternator question
Rick, this DA Pam is already on the Web..... it can be directly downloaded from Radionerds here:-rickf wrote:Is that the DA Pamphlet 75? Says I need permission to view it. If it is then it is very informative. You do have to figure out how to convert to using modern tools over the military specific tools though.
http://www.radionerds.com/index.php/Vehicle_Electrical
Ken
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Re: Alternator question
Thanks Ken, I have it but I am looking to get it in the manuals on the site. Been too busy lately and now in hurricane prep mode plus getting ready for the Gilbert show. Thongs should slow down a bit after that.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: Alternator question
" I call my Landrover Defender a car but the cleaner at McDonalds the other day called it a TRUCK"
How does a fast food restaurant come into this subject ?
How does a fast food restaurant come into this subject ?
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Re: Alternator question
Point is, it is still a Defender no matter what individuals care to call it...
Howard
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AM General M151A2
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Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2
AM General M151A2
Austin Champ
Re: Alternator question
You NEED to get a sense of humor!acudanut wrote:" I call my Landrover Defender a car but the cleaner at McDonalds the other day called it a TRUCK"
How does a fast food restaurant come into this subject ?
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Alternator question
I just want to know if they asked "Do you want fries with that?"rickf wrote:You NEED to get a sense of humor!acudanut wrote:" I call my Landrover Defender a car but the cleaner at McDonalds the other day called it a TRUCK"
How does a fast food restaurant come into this subject ?
Raymond
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"On the day when crime puts on the apparel of innocence, through a curious reversal peculiar to our age, it is innocence that is called on to justify itself." Albert Camus