Testing electrical connections @ the starter
04-23-2014, 02:31 PM
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Testing electrical connections @ the starter
So having electrical issues again with voltage irregularity. Idles around 14.2 and never drops below 14. Got one voltage spike that raised it to 16+. Tested continuity and had 0.0 ohms for everything except the smaller wire with the fusible link that goes to the plug on the alternator. Couldnt even give me a reading. So am I right to assume it needs replacing? What size is that wire? I know I'll need a fusible link 2 gauges smaller.
fwiw the issue started occurring after some hard driving on a 85 degree day. The car has had long tubes for a couple of years so that area tends to get hot. Never had an issue with blowing them before.
fwiw the issue started occurring after some hard driving on a 85 degree day. The car has had long tubes for a couple of years so that area tends to get hot. Never had an issue with blowing them before.
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04-23-2014, 02:41 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08
ABSOFRIGGENLOOTLY!! 
Yes,,, that wire is the feed back for the regulator. If its open, the regulator goes full tilt!
The service manual has a section in it on how to repair fuse links.
Bill
Yes,,, that wire is the feed back for the regulator. If its open, the regulator goes full tilt!
The service manual has a section in it on how to repair fuse links.
Bill