In a message dated 3/7/2008 10:26:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
tr3driver@ca.rr.com writes:
If the large brown was absent or not connected; and the small brown
connected to the output terminal, that would explain why it burned. That
would have it carrying the full output of the alternator to the battery/rest
of car; but it is sized only as a 'sense' lead to bring battery voltage to
the voltage regulator inside the alternator.
> So my question is wouldn't things work just as well if I
> connect the small brown wire to "2" on the Delco - without
> it also connected to the output bolt terminal?
Assuming you do have the heavy brown wire, I believe that would be better.
BTW, the brown/yellow should just go to the warning lamp on the dash,
meaning it carries very little current. Likely it was damaged only by
proximity to the burned small brown wire.
The large brown wire is/has been present and connected properly - I'm sure
you're right about the small brown/yellow wire's reason for replacement - I
have no idea why the small brown wire burned so completely in the harness
unless
something wasn't initially wired correctly when the conversion was done -
any thoughts on that?
BTW I'm replacing the engine harness because the solenoid failed to pull in
the starter about 1 out of 5 start attempts and recently power to the fuel
pump thru the oil pressure switch circuit began to fail intermittently when the
car was hot - the old engine harness is a real mess - I'm surprised now that
it functioned as long as it did.
Thanks,
Jack Mc
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