Adam,
Do you have an APC (alternator protection circuit) hooked up to the
alternator?
If not get one from Applied GMC or Gene Fisher.
On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM, Ken Henderson
wrote:
> Adam,
>
> Welcome aboard!
>
> Your electrical arrangement certainly sounds unique -- and dangerous.
> Before you do anything else, download the wiring diagrams from:
>
http://www.bdub.net/wirediagrams/
>
> You may even want to order the large version offered by my son, as at:
>
http://www.bdub.net/GMC_Motorhome_Wiring_Diagrams.pdf
>
> WIth the chassis diagram at hand, look at the top where there two batteries
> shown -- "12 V BAT AUXILIARY" and "12 V BAT". Those will henceforth be
> known as the "House" and "Chassis" batteries, respectively.
>
> The "LIVING AREA BATTERY PICKUP JUNCTION BLOCK" (LAJB) is probably located
> about 2/3 of the way down the left side of the coach about 18" above the
> floor on the outer wall of the coach. Most of the rest of the items shown
> near the top of the page should be at the front of the coach, on the right
> firewall or in the engine compartment. You should compare the diagram with
> what you see there, perhaps using a highlighter to show on the diagram what
> you understand as you proceed.
>
> Once you've identified the source for chassis power ("80 AMP GENERATOR"
> (generally known as "Alternator")), you may want to add a box to the left
> of the aforementioned LAJB, with a line between the two; mark it
> "Converter". That's not shown on the chassis diagram because it's provided
> by the upfitter who added the "House" circuits.
>
> You now have before you all the important information about your battery
> system -- all the rest of the wires in the coach are "accessories" and of
> no concern until you undertand this and have it working correctly. If
> something is not connected as shown, disconnect it until you understand its
> purpose and other connections.
>
> When you feel comfortable with that "Standard" system, come back with more
> questions.
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc., etc.
>
www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
> On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 2:13 PM, Adam Metzger
>
> > Hello everyone!--
> >
> > My wife and I just inherited the use of a 1976 GMC Palm Beach from her
> > father. I'll be working on and restoring it in return for use.
> >
> > The PO has some VERY creative wiring going on in this thing, and I'm no
> > electrician. (I'm sure non of you have ever heard this story before...)
> >
> >

> >
> > I am hoping to pick the collective brain trust here, and restore this
> back
> > to it's former beauty with your help.
> >
> > My very first question is:
> >
> > why would someone bypass the isolator? there are no wires running to it
> > in this coach.
> >
> > there are 5 (yes, 5) batteries in this coach. Two at the Onan, one next
> > to the converter, one in the outside compartment near the door, and the
> > chassis battery.
> >
> > I cannot tell you which one the charger is charging.
> >
> > any ideas?
> >
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> >
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--
Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class