CK30 HST Alternator

[Alien]

My alternator light is glowing. Not charging.
I tried removing the alternator but the lower pivot (main bolt) is too long to remove without removing the radiator which is a massive task.
Anyone else struck this?
Only just over 600 hours on this thing. Normally an alternator lasts a bit longer than that.

 

[Alien]

I removed the 4 main radiator rubber grommet mounting bolts (12mm) and the 5 (on each side) 10mm. Then I slid the main mounting plates up and out and this allowed the radiator to move enough so that I could (barely) lift the alternator out with the main pivot bolt still in the Alternator.

Not even sure the alternator is a repairable one yet as there is no external voltage regulator.

There is a metal label on the Alt that says, I.C. Reg. Built in. It is a Valeo brand.
Not looking good.
I undid the 4 body bolts and even tapping with a knock stick it won't come apart. I will persevere.....

 

[DLTTrekkers]

1can you remove the bracket that mounts the altenator to the engineblock ?
Thats how I remove the altenator from the CS2610

 

[Alien]

DLTT . As above , I managed to remove the half brackets on each side of the radiator which allowed just enough movement so I was able to remove the alternator with the main bolt in situ, without scratching the radiator.
That other bracket that is attached underneath doesn't come off as it is part of the motor and has a gasket behind it. (I tried that)

 

[Alien]

It was a mess. Cleaned it all up but I think the reg itself is cactus.

 

[Threepoint]

Very nice job with the cleanup! Good luck with this. Please keep us posted.

 

[DK35vince]

Looks like it was dug out of a mudhole.

 

[Alien]

Yes, i am totally mystified as to why the brushes were such a mess. Where did the goo come from? The motor has no oil or coolant leaks whatsoever. I have it running again but unfortunately I am suffering a back injury at present and can not follow up until I heal. Flat on my bed at present..

 

[Lockport]

Good luck with that. Keep us posted.

 

[xcgreene]

Strange amount of gunk on those slip rings. Even if that bearing seal failed and grease leaked out still would not account for all of that. Impressive sized slip rings though.

Hope you and your alternator feel better soon.