| [GMCnet] Re: Infamous Nichrome Alternator Wire [message #365980 is a reply to message #365977] |
Sun, 08 August 2021 16:28   |
jimk
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Location: Belmont, CA
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We provide a ACP , only difference is that the connections on our units are
soldered, not crimped.
We have seen several failures that caused issues.
On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 1:17 PM Emery Stora via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Don’t just take the posting on the net or anywhere on the internet as the
> truth.
> The diode in the circuit you refer to only helps keep the light from
> lighting on the dash. It does nothing to prevent high voltage back flow in
> case your alternator/voltage regulator fails.
> Why go to all the effort you are proposing when just plugin in a ACP will
> take care of the problem. I' used it for many years and it has worked
> well. A lot of other GMCers are using it also.
>
> It appears that you are reluctant to use an ACP. It is an inexpensive
> solution to the problem and quick to plug in. It’ll save you time and
> money.
>
> Emery Stora
> emerystora@mac.com
>
>
>
>> On Aug 8, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Greg Crawford
> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks everyone, for the replies.
>>
>> I think I will take Bruce's advice and install a new wire along with an
> indicator lamp.
>>
>> I am still somewhat confused though. It was stated that the 75 and later
> coaches had a diode in this circuit. Mine being a 77, is the ACP necessary?
>>
>> Someone, somewhere, posted that you merely had to insert a diode in the
> wire leaving the alternator to accomplish the same thing as the ACP.
>>
>> So, on my to do list is to replace the nichrome wire with a stranded
> tinned copper wire, insert an indicator lamp in series in this wire where
> it can
>> be seen, move the power source to this wire from ACCY to IGN power.
>>
>> And put a diode somewhere. Or the APC cable. Or both.
>> --
>> Greg Crawford
>> KM4ZCR
>> Knoxville, TN
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