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Alternator shaft sheared off - possible cause?
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<blockquote data-quote="KevH" data-source="post: 594223" data-attributes="member: 16451"><p>Hi Mike</p><p>Yes, I can recall StuF having an exploding pulley a while back, and speaking to one or two since, that seems a relatively common problem. But even the guys who look after my bus for me (and they really know their stuff) are mystified at a sheared shaft. Maybe it was just tired, but I'll ask them to double check the alignment with the new motor.</p><p></p><p>The 1776 is a straightforward refurbished block with new crankshaft, etc. supplied by TEC. I chose to have the existing peripherals such as carbs, etc. transferred over as they are less than 6 years old, and (sadly) kept the alternator too. </p><p></p><p>I've been getting slightly lower mpg which I put down to running in, but the slight increase in torque is a godsend for the hills and gives an extra 5mph cruising speed on the motorway, allowing the occasional venture out of the first lane (whoopee).</p><p></p><p>I have spent a whack this winter, with a front disk upgrade and new loom, plus the engine, so I was really hacked off when the red light light came on. I would heartily recommend a brake and loom upgrade if you haven't done so yet. </p><p></p><p>Hope all is well in Monty land.</p><p></p><p>Kev</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KevH, post: 594223, member: 16451"] Hi Mike Yes, I can recall StuF having an exploding pulley a while back, and speaking to one or two since, that seems a relatively common problem. But even the guys who look after my bus for me (and they really know their stuff) are mystified at a sheared shaft. Maybe it was just tired, but I'll ask them to double check the alignment with the new motor. The 1776 is a straightforward refurbished block with new crankshaft, etc. supplied by TEC. I chose to have the existing peripherals such as carbs, etc. transferred over as they are less than 6 years old, and (sadly) kept the alternator too. I've been getting slightly lower mpg which I put down to running in, but the slight increase in torque is a godsend for the hills and gives an extra 5mph cruising speed on the motorway, allowing the occasional venture out of the first lane (whoopee). I have spent a whack this winter, with a front disk upgrade and new loom, plus the engine, so I was really hacked off when the red light light came on. I would heartily recommend a brake and loom upgrade if you haven't done so yet. Hope all is well in Monty land. Kev [/QUOTE]
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