REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator

Thu Dec 4 06:33:53 CST 2008

What is the V output?  Is it the same at the alternator as at the
battery?  I had my split master switch go bad once.  The alternator
tested fine, but the voltage at the battery was low.

John

Jeff Howell wrote:

> I am having problems with my alternator not charging my batt... I took
> it to 3 stores to test it and it tested good. I am running a left hand
> franklin and the alt. spins clockwise looking at the alt. from the
> front (pully) side. witch direction should the alt. spin and what does
> the sense wire from the alt. get hooked up to? thanx Jeff
>
> > From: hoffman3 at erols.com
> > To: reflector at tvbf.org
> > Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:52:30 -0500
> > Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator
> >
> > I believe it was 1986.
> >
> > ---- Original message ----
> > >Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:53:37 -0500
> > >From: "Michael Watson" <mikewatsspg at gmail.com>
> > >Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator
> > >To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list"
> <reflector at tvbf.org>
> > >
> > > Carl,
> > >
> > > What year Mazda B2300. I called NAPA and they wanted to know what
> year.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:37 PM, Carl Hoffman <hoffman3 at erols.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > I've been using a NAPA 60 amp alternator for a Mazda B2300 pickup
> on my Franklin
> > > for the past 8 years.
> > >
> > > http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/127751.html
> > > Carl Hoffman
> > > ---- Original message ----
> > > >Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:48:08 -0500
> > > >From: "Michael Watson" <mikewatsspg at gmail.com>
> > > >Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator
> > > >To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list"
> <reflector at tvbf.org>
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Larry,
> > > > I'll check out my local NAPA store. One problem is that most of
> > > > these Auto stores only sell rebuilt alternators which has a
> terrible
> > > > reputation.
> > > > I was wondering why none of the Franklin drivers responded to
> the post.
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:52 AM, Laurence Coen
> <lwcoen at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Mike,
> > > >
> > > > I too have an Atlas Motors Franklin. I was told at one time that
> the
> > > alternator
> > > > was from a Nissian B2000 pickup. If you take it to a NAPA parts
> store they
> > > can
> > > > probably match it up to a higher output unit with the same
> mount. The guys
> > > at my
> > > > local NAPA store actually know stuff.
> > > >
> > > > Larry Coen
> > > > N136LC
> > > > SE/RG Franklin-IVO
> > > > From: Michael Watson
> > > > Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 11:18 AM
> > > > To: Reflector
> > > > Subject: REFLECTOR: Franklin Alternator
> > > > My engine was purchased from Atlas Motors and came with a 35A
> > > > alternator. Now that I have installed dual GRT HX EFIS, the
> little
> > > > alternator is just not up to the task.
> > > >
> > > > B&C Dose not make an alternator to fit the Franklin.
> > > > Which alternator are you Franklin drivers using.
> > > >
> > > > PS. 60 or 70 Amps.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Mike W.
> > > > 1997 Velocity Elite RG
> > > > Franklin /IVO Electric CS
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
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