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Re: alternator wires
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Originally Posted by BoxerFanatic
Thanks, that makes it much more clear on the mounting.
I guess I may have to find someplace to source some aluminum, and a way to bend it.
You can get thin aluminum stock, 6" x 12" or so from Ace Hardware or another hardware store. it is very flexible and you could almost bend it by hand, but you wouldn't get a tight bend. Mark the line where you want to bend and put it in a vise and tap with a hammer along the line to get almost a 90 degree bend, than squeeze it the rest of the way by hand or with a small block of wood and a hammer.
i used 6" sheet metal pliers to do the job.
Good to know about filing down the alternator terminal. I was a bit worried about the OUTSIDE diameter of the ring being too big to properly cinch down, but it seems like you have it buttoned up. I trust you that it works.  |
Trust me, it works. 
Even if you were just adding a power wire to the alternator (leaving the 2 white wires attached) you would need to file down the terminal so that there was a solid connection between all of the wires.
I have seen instances where the new power power wire was used with stock 4 gauge terminals and would not fit inside the collar. Just tightened down on top of the collar. this causes arcing and corrosion.
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Last edited by svxcess; 09-25-2011 at 01:07 PM.
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