To the alternator-savvy folks on the site-
This weekend I noticed that a wire on my Mando 55 amp alternator was fried. I think I must have done this at the beginning of the season when I shorted something while installing the alternator. At the time I could not find anything wrong, and the alternator worked fine all season, so I didn't worry about it. The picture shows the wire that I replaced this weekend. It goes from the positive output terminal to another post. I have not run the engine since replacing the wire. Can anyone tell me what the wire does, and whether I need it afterall? Also, what guage does the wire need to be?
Bill on Otter
T-34 C
This weekend I noticed that a wire on my Mando 55 amp alternator was fried. I think I must have done this at the beginning of the season when I shorted something while installing the alternator. At the time I could not find anything wrong, and the alternator worked fine all season, so I didn't worry about it. The picture shows the wire that I replaced this weekend. It goes from the positive output terminal to another post. I have not run the engine since replacing the wire. Can anyone tell me what the wire does, and whether I need it afterall? Also, what guage does the wire need to be?
Bill on Otter
T-34 C
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