Can't comment on generators. However just for comparison; my Coupe has an 60 amp alternator conversion (STC). The alternator currently has 1550 hours with no problems.
Dan Hall N3968H CNO ----- Original Message ----- From: "larry conley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "bcflyer2003" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Generator failures > Bill, Had my coupe since may 06 previous owner had > installed new gen brushes and a new voltage reg, no > problems in 170 hrs. 1947 415cd sn 4077,Larry C. > --- bcflyer2003 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I've owned my Ercoupe for just 3 months and have >> flown it a little less >> than 50 hours, but have now had my third electrical >> system failure. I >> hve replaced the Generator and Regulator with new or >> "overhauled parts. >> Is this common for these systems ? Should I make >> room in the plane to >> carry a full set of spare Electrical system parts? >> What are the >> experiences of others that are still using the >> "original" generator >> system ? >> >> Bill Chalker >> N94191 >> >> P.S. I've not yet completed the required tests to >> determine which part >> has failed, but will be working on it through next >> week. >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.0.0/1490 - Release Date: 6/8/2008 > 5:32 PM > >
