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Old 03-23-2017, 05:08 PM
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B&C.... wishing I got to fly the F-14.
Wishing the F-14 had a B&C alternator!
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Old 03-23-2017, 06:17 PM
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Default PP ALternator

1360 Hrs on a Plane Power alternator with zero issues. I do have an air cooling tube pointed at the back side.....
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Old 03-23-2017, 06:26 PM
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Larry post part number please.
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Old 03-24-2017, 04:17 AM
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Default Problem Solved

So maybe I jumped to conclusions. My mechanic dug into the problem and found the plug that clicks in came loose. Plugged her back in a she works. We will see for how long..... Really appreciate everyone's quick replies!
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Old 03-24-2017, 10:11 AM
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Larry post part number please.
The alternator that I used was a Lester # 14158

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Old 06-03-2017, 02:35 PM
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Default Autozone 14118

To each his own - have seen Autozone alternator P/N 14118 running on IO-360:
http://www.autozone.com/batteries-st...=&model=&year=

Technical Service Bulletin

Outside ear to outside ear: 4 1/8"

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Old 06-22-2017, 07:40 AM
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Default Workalble Alternator/Regulator Combo O-360's

I installed the Transpo regulator & the AutoZone alternator on my RV-4; had to fabricate an alternator bracket. Bracket: used 1' x 1 1/4" x1/4" flat stock steel; cut off two pieces 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"; welded one piece on the end of stock; bored holes in both pieces for alt. bolt(s); positioned second piece by bolting on alt; measured overall length of bracket to correspond with two alt. bracket holes and one stud hole on engine case. Measure & bore forward hole for attaching bracket, first - take your time & get that hole right. Height of two pieces to connect alt. might vary; measure carefully.

I installed the AutoZone alternator P/N 14118 on one of the retractable gear RV-4's five years ago, still going good.

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12V FORD HD ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE REGULATOR - preset @ 14.2v
Item# Transpo F540HD $26.99 USD
Shipping and handling $8.00 USD
$34.99
AutoZone Regulator also works:
http://www.autozone.com/batteries-st...30187_887935_0
Part Number: VR730 $ 23.99

Alternator/Autozone
1976 Chevrolet Truck Luv 1.8L 2BL SOHC 4cyl
http://www.autozone.com/batteries-st...34268_479962_0
Price: $35.99 Core: $10.00 Total: $45.99

Wiring as per Sam Buchanon:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...tage+regulator -page 1
“A readily available regulator that has seen widespread use on RVs is 1975 Ford LTD, available at your local auto parts store.
Wire it like this:
I -- no connection
A -- jumpered to "S"
S -- jumpered to "A", also connected to your alternator switch from the field CB
F -- connect to field terminal of your alternator
case -- securely bonded to ground (i.e. mount on firewall and insure good electrical bonding)”

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Last edited by L'Avion : 06-22-2017 at 07:53 AM. Reason: bracket info
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Old 06-22-2017, 11:35 AM
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Default 60 or 40?

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Alternator/Autozone
1976 Chevrolet Truck Luv 1.8L 2BL SOHC 4cyl
http://www.autozone.com/batteries-st...34268_479962_0
Price: $35.99 Core: $10.00 Total: $45.99
I haven't seen that ALT mentioned before. Externally regulated - check. Fan appears to spin the right way. 60amps - nice. Strange thing is when you go to bbbind.com, their specs show it as a 40amp.

Either way a great find. Mind including a pic of your fabricated bracket?
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Old 06-22-2017, 01:25 PM
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http://www.delcoremy.com/Product/Details/14118 shows as 60amp.

Will post picture the next time the lower cowling is off; forgot to mention that this arrangement bit a small hole thru the bottom cowling - will have to add a small "bump."
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Old 06-22-2017, 02:53 PM
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Default Mentioned Retractable Gear RV-4 - will be for sale, soon.

I have no info, seller will post in for sale.http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...&1498164422290

For info on retractable gear, RV-4, contact: Steve Price, 901-277-7835, tullypilot@aol.com; aircraft will be going to Oshkosh.

Last edited by L'Avion : 06-25-2017 at 11:14 AM. Reason: add info
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