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Texas T Alternator instructions
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:24 pm
by Tmooreheadf
I’m trying to help a long distance newby friend with removing a Delco gear driven Texas T alternator that needs checked out. While for the most parts it works pretty darn good, periodically it has charging issues. Texas T used to have some nice downloads for their stuff, but I can’t seem to find a downloadable installation and removing instructions to send him. I know Birdhaven bought them a few years back but I didn’t realize all those free down loads were gone. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks
Tom
Re: Texas T Alternator instructions
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 2:12 am
by TRDxB2
Tmooreheadf wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:24 pm
I’m trying to help a long distance newby friend with removing a Delco gear driven Texas T alternator that needs checked out. While for the most parts it works pretty darn good, periodically it has charging issues. Texas T used to have some nice downloads for their stuff, but I can’t seem to find a downloadable installation and removing instructions to send him. I know Birdhaven bought them a few years back but I didn’t realize all those free down loads were gone. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks
Tom
Here you go - retrieved from the WAYBACK MACHINE (an internet site that captures ALL web pages past & present)
You can almost scroll the pages in the menu from the link like it was on 2006
https://web.archive.org/web/20061109130 ... erchant.mv
Info are instructions posted in 2006
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only 2 pages
Re: Texas T Alternator instructions
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:09 am
by CudaMan
Stan Howe's old Ruckstell and Stromberg OF websites are also available via the wayback machine site.
Re: Texas T Alternator instructions
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:26 pm
by Tmooreheadf
Thanks much. Never seen or heard of that sight before. I’ll pass the info on and keep a copy as well!
Tom
Re: Texas T Alternator instructions
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:25 pm
by J1MGOLDEN
What that photo is trying to tell you is the brown wire from the alternator is controlling the current output on the yellow wire and has to go to a switch that turns off that voltage when the engine is not running.
The yellow wire goes directly to your battery via the ammeter.
If that voltage is not removed, your battery will be totally discharged in about 8 hours.
Re: Texas T Alternator instructions
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:28 pm
by TWrenn
Well I'm not familiar with this Texas T thing but I do know the one I got from Snyders only uses the one yellow wire connected to it's top post much like a generator. It took all of 5 minutes, 10 tops to get rid of the defunct generator and put the alternator on. So glad I made the choice.
Re: Texas T Alternator instructions
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:22 pm
by Tmooreheadf
I have had this same alternator for about 20 years almost trouble free. If connected straight to the same wire as was used by the generator, after a period of time, say 6 weeks of sitting idle, mine will discharge the battery completely. I have since installed a small 30 amp relay that opens the wire connection to the battery to prevent drain. Problem solved.
Re: Texas T Alternator instructions
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:44 pm
by TWrenn
Tmooreheadf wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:22 pm
I have had this same alternator for about 20 years almost trouble free. If connected straight to the same wire as was used by the generator, after a period of time, say 6 weeks of sitting idle, mine will discharge the battery completely. I have since installed a small 30 amp relay that opens the wire connection to the battery to prevent drain. Problem solved.
Again, not familiar with that type of alternator, but mine never drains the battery down. You got something wrong with that model.