Thread: Not exactly a trouble free trip

KLR do an alternator for the Perentie that can be adapted to the County 4BD1.

I suspected they do something like this, and we may have to go there. I don't suppose you know what the adaptation is?

But last time it was the (external) regulator, and he replaced it with a solid state one. And I suspect it has now failed. So the same could be done again.

D1's also can run with no battery IIRC all one has to do us remove the fuel solenoid plunger on the Tdi's, of course this also applies to Defenders, Counties, S III's or whatever they called them in those years.

This is probably part of the reason Nene Overland used to convert D2's to Tdi's called a ''Sahara''.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I suspected they do something like this, and we may have to go there. I don't suppose you know what the adaptation is?

But last time it was the (external) regulator, and he replaced it with a solid state one. And I suspect it has now failed. So the same could be done again.

Alternator, 4BD1 70 Amp - 8941754481

Direct fit replacement for the Hitachi alternator fitted to the 4x4 and 6x6 Perenties. 70 amp output (same as the Hitachi). Includes new high capacity vacuum pump. Uses the same fan belt 1136712161. May fit 110 County with some modification to the alternator bracket (you will also need to remove the external regulator and modify the wiring to suit this alternator)

I assume this one has an internal regulator.

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

D1's also can run with no battery IIRC all one has to do us remove the fuel solenoid plunger on the Tdi's, of course this also applies to Defenders, Counties, S III's or whatever they called them in those years.

This is probably part of the reason Nene Overland used to convert D2's to Tdi's called a ''Sahara''.

I drove back from the Barrington Tops to Sydney, 350 km in my '95 Tdi Disco after the alternator failed. I got home just before darkness required headlights.

Originally Posted by one_iota

I drove back from the Barrington Tops to Sydney, 350 km in my '95 Tdi Disco after the alternator failed. I got home just before darkness required headlights.

Both the failed 300Tdi alternators I've had were a failure of the rear bearing, the first seized the alternator solid and gave the Defender it's only tow truck ride, the second sounded like it was not far off seizing.

Tony

On a return trip,early 1974, from Coomboo lake camp on Fraser island to Brisbane,the S1,fully loaded,with trailer in tow,had a generator that was not charging.
Jump started it on Gordens barge,that was the only time it was shut down on the trip,of around 280Km.

Very wet and windy,as cyclone Wanda was hanging around,having just crossed the coast.In fact we were very lucky to get back home through the flood waters.

My County was taken initially to a mechanic in Murrumbateman, he concluded it was the alternator, but said he is not an auto electrician, and fitted a new battery, which I knew was needed. He did do a service however. A week ago my oldest granddaughter drove it to Yass, and by arrangement to an auto electrician there.

I came down for her birthday today, and called in on them to see if they had got anywhere (I had talked to them on the phone). They said they tried to phone me today (obviously I was not at my phone). The news was it is finished, and works. $506 to rebuild the alternator. JB Auto in Yass, is recommended.

I was told that they don't usually do this, but could not get a direct replacement, and found they had the needed parts on hand - inherited from the now retired founder of the company in a box of "bits".

So I expect to be driving home in my own car on Friday.

All good!