HOW TO GET MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FROM A MINI-BUS ALTERNATOR

Standard vehicle electrical power requirements often exceed the rated output of the largest alternator which can be physically installed in minibuses used in urban transit. However, proper installation, maintenance, and operation can help avoid alternator failure. Ways to help keep a minibus alternator running in peak form include selecting the proper drive belt; providing proper pulley alignment; choosing the proper pulley; using batteries of sufficient capacity, designed for deep-cycle conditions; performing routine maintenance; providing heat insulation from the exhaust manifold if the alternator has a built-in regulator; and using proper mounting hardware.