[WPTA] Alternator connection

[Tim Prell]

I’ve always had a feeling that running the headlights on the TR6 was a risk
to the battery and unfortunately that proved true on a run in Kentucky two
weeks ago. The acceleration sputttered when past half throttle (fuel
starved), the overdrive stopped working and the battery died in the end.
That battery was only 4 years old but out of warranty so I swapped it out
in an abundance of caution and finally tested the alternator.

There was no charge above 12 volts when running, tested at the battery
terminals. I finally inspected the alternator terminals and found the hot
lead completely corroded and broken at the female connector. Discovered
Lowe’s doesn’t carry a spade female connector large enough for the 8-10 ha
power lead but Autozone did. A relatively simple fix that I should have
inspected long ago!

Hoping there’s nothing more to it but wanted thoughts about the best way to
get the alternator tested.

Thanks in advance,
Tim
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