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« on: September 30, 2012, 09:31:20 AM » |
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Anyone know if the alternator fan is really necessary with the alternator stuck out in the open ?
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terry t
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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2012, 09:46:35 AM » |
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i would say yes. it also helps to stop any dirt and water getting in.
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phunkie hiboy
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2012, 10:26:06 AM » |
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What about using one with a internal fan, like one of the small Japanese ones?
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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2012, 06:10:51 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2012, 07:46:37 PM » |
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The alternator is an acr type with the fan behind the pulley. Looks like I'll have to fit a guard or risk my boots/trousers cos if something can get caught up one day it will.
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2012, 11:36:12 PM » |
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The fan should stay to keep the alternator cool whilst idling, or slow running in traffic, otherwise the diode and/or reg. pack will "cook", probably just before the windings do!!!  Morrag |
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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2012, 09:26:39 AM » |
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i made a mesh guard for mine looks nice and neat kept about 3/4 mm from the fan, it is a neseity really especialy if you have nipper around  |
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2012, 11:00:44 AM » |
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Anyone know if the alternator fan is really necessary with the alternator stuck out in the open ?
little three cyl diesels like kubota that are in mini tractors and artic fridge units seem to use them also some baby perkins in council and football pitch /golf course mowers. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2012, 04:18:29 PM » |
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like morrag says, it,l fry, fit a guard
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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2012, 11:51:47 AM » |
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Thanks, guard designed (well sort of  ) now it's time to get out the hammers again. |
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