Different plane, same fix

Since the locktite (judiciously applied) will only be on the threads,
wouldn't the compression of the wire or eyelet between the alternator body
and the screw head provide enough conductivity?

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Jim Carter
Rogers, Arkansas
"David Lesher" wrote in message
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(Jay Masino) writes:


"Generally" there's only 2 wires on the alternator; the field wire from
the regulator, and the output. Ground is usually established through
the case of the alternator and associated bracket. If it was a
relatively thin wire, it was more likely that it was the field. If
that's the case, you defintely DON'T want to safety wire it. A fresh
lock washer, and if you absolutely must, a very small dab of Locktite.


I disagree; many alternators I've seen have an added ground wire.
The engine sits on rubber motor mounts, you see...

Jac surely knows the difference between a wire screwed to the case;
and one going to a terminal...

Jay: I'm not thrilled with the locktite idea. Insulation is the last
thing you want & loctite is no conductor. You want a screwhead of some
kind that you can a) put new sharp-toothed lockwashers on. b) you can
safety wire down.

Now, where to find same is an exercise for the student....



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"Jim Carter" writes:

Since the locktite (judiciously applied) will only be on the threads,
wouldn't the compression of the wire or eyelet between the alternator body
and the screw head provide enough conductivity?

Your belief in the ability to control the locktite's meandering exceeds
mine...
--
A host is a host from coast to
& no one will talk to a host that's close........[v].(301) 56-LINUX
Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433
is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433