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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2022 17:28:30 GMT
I hate crap jokes, yours are just as bad. You should both be blindfolded and shot. Why the blindfold? Are you afraid of seeing the fear in their eyes? I thought it might be cruel to make them watch..
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Post by Jim on Sept 20, 2022 17:29:43 GMT
Why the blindfold? Are you afraid of seeing the fear in their eyes? I thought it might be cruel to make them watch.. That's generous, you aren't usually so kind.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2022 17:30:02 GMT
I hate crap jokes, yours are just as bad. You should both be blindfolded and shot. Grumpy old twunt. It's your's btw. Some of us take pride in our punctuation and wit. I might not bother to blindfold you, soddit.
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Post by Telemachus on Sept 20, 2022 17:32:28 GMT
it’s five watts which I thought was enough? 5w is enough. Anyway, if it wasn’t enough the symptom would be that the light just remained on at full brightness. “Something” is happening so the bulb current is having the necessary effect. Does the belt have the right sort of profile? Assuming a v shaped pulley, the belt needs to be v shaped. The belt need to bear on the sloping V bits such that there is a big contact area. If it is only bearing on the bottom of the pulley or even bottoming out on the bottom of the pulley, it will slip big time.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2022 17:34:04 GMT
I thought it might be cruel to make them watch.. you aren't usually so kind. Yes I am! (Though not to thickos).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2022 17:38:27 GMT
I was given a link belt once and I did notice it was significantly wider than any of the normal vee belts.
If anything it seems likely it is sitting on the outside of the pulley and not benefiting from full contact.
Pulley and belt specifications are fundamentally important for effective power transmission.
That's what its all about.
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Post by kris on Sept 21, 2022 10:27:57 GMT
So today’s episode the ratio is 9.2 -1 , difficult to tell the rpm but between 400-500. So should be spinning fast enough. No change to the results. Tried flicking the switch whilst up to speed and before starting engine. The brammer belt definately stretches have had to remove links to keep tightening it. I’m wondering if any of the other linked belts are better? I’m beginning to think I’m spinning the alternator the wrong way. Anyway got work later so no more time today.
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Post by Telemachus on Sept 21, 2022 10:40:25 GMT
So today’s episode the ratio is 9.2 -1 , difficult to tell the rpm but between 400-500. So should be spinning fast enough. No change to the results. Tried flicking the switch whilst up to speed and before starting engine. The brammer belt definately stretches have had to remove links to keep tightening it. I’m wondering if any of the other linked belts are better? I’m beginning to think I’m spinning the alternator the wrong way. Anyway got work later so no more time today. The direction of rotation is not significant from an electrical point of view. Some alternators have “handed” cooling fans that work better one way than the other, some have symmetrical fans that work the same either way
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2022 10:48:22 GMT
Does this setup not have a tensioner on the alternator?
You do need one. Bottle screws work well for this.
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Post by kris on Sept 21, 2022 10:52:16 GMT
Does this setup not have a tensioner on the alternator? You do need one. Bottle screws work well for this. yes I have a tensioner.
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Post by kris on Sept 21, 2022 10:53:15 GMT
So today’s episode the ratio is 9.2 -1 , difficult to tell the rpm but between 400-500. So should be spinning fast enough. No change to the results. Tried flicking the switch whilst up to speed and before starting engine. The brammer belt definately stretches have had to remove links to keep tightening it. I’m wondering if any of the other linked belts are better? I’m beginning to think I’m spinning the alternator the wrong way. Anyway got work later so no more time today. The direction of rotation is not significant from an electrical point of view. Some alternators have “handed” cooling fans that work better one way than the other, some have symmetrical fans that work the same either way it was kind of a joke.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2022 10:57:01 GMT
Is the belt getting right down into the vee shape of the pulley kris? If it isn't then the alternator will slip. Another possibility is the modification you had done has come adrift or a connector is off. Earth lead?
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Post by kris on Sept 21, 2022 10:59:29 GMT
Is the belt getting right down into the vee shape of the pulley kris? If it isn't then the alternator will slip. Another possibility is the modification you had done has come adrift or a connector is off. Earth lead? The connectors are all okay. I can only think the belt is the issue although it doesn’t look or sound like it’s slipping.
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Post by kris on Sept 21, 2022 11:00:34 GMT
was an earth strap ever connected? I suppose there must be some connection to the starter motor for it to work, or was it an insulated alternator. Can't remember. If the alternator wasn’t grounded the bulb wouldn’t light up.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2022 11:02:21 GMT
Have you done the obligatory voltage tests to be certain about the connections?
Seems odd if there is nothing unless the belt wrap is just not enough on the alternator pulley.
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