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Axetamer:
My defender eats alternators, this weekend has seen the expiration of my second one in 6 months...I don't suppose the grits of Avon Dasset and Sibbertoft help in the longevity of the things, even though I wash the underside in Lawford ford usually driving around and sitting stationary in it for 1/4 hour or so, the underside of my 90 comes out nearly spotless 9 times out of 10. During  the "washing" the battery warning  light comes on indicating the alts under the water and not producing anything and the goes out shortly after clearing the river..my thinking is this washes the crud out of the alternator and is done by me deliberately.

Anyway the replacements on the way, but this time I'm having a standard 127/65 amp one at £70 delivered instead of a 90 amp rewind at £120 a pop. The winch is only rarely used and I plan on dumping the split charge in favour of a single HD battery perhaps an optima..red or yellow?

OK after the history here's the question:

Has anybody managed to relocate their alternator higher up, perhaps where the aircon pump is on a aircon model?...mines non aircon.. any pics or sketches would be helpful.

Thanx in advanx

Ian

Les Henson:
It's common practice to locate a 2nd alternator where the AC compressor usually goes. If you just relocate the Alt to that position might be a good idea. Sorting the belts out might be fun though.


Les.

bogie:
Easy repair,stay out of the water. Alternaters dont like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Axetamer:

--- Quote from: bogie on February 03, 2009, 17:26:18 ---Easy repair,stay out of the water. Alternaters dont like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--- End quote ---

Quite right..anybody want a 2nd hand snorkle and wading kit?LOL.

I think its is more of whats suspended in the water, rather than the water itself whats doing the damage

Saffy:
Water in the end washes out the bearing grease in the alternator so their life is shortened in that regard as well as the grinding paste effect of mud.

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