 Can one lengthen the wires for six alternator?, Seems kinda tight |
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| worn |
 May 13 2020, 08:38 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award  Group: Members Posts: 3,470 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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OK, truth is, I am working on the 911. Still, I wonder if you cannot lengthen the wires to the alternator so that it is easier to pull the assembly out of the shroud. It seems like my life would be easier if the wires weren’t so gosh durn tight. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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| Dave_Darling |
May 14 2020, 12:47 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,161 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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You can lengthen the wires by splicing. I don't think that's a good idea, mostly because it introduces more possible failure points, even if you do the work well.
If you pull the alternator apart, you may find a plug that you can unplug. If not, the wires are likely soldered onto some pads or tabs internally. Either way, you can remove the wires, get new longer ones (please use the correct colors!!) and install them in place of the shorter ones. You'll need new terminals for one or both ends. Or maybe ask Jeff Bowlsby if he would build an alternator harness to your spec. --DD |
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| johnhora |
May 14 2020, 01:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 885 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None
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there is a ground wire strap that is connected to the engine case that is short and holds the alt tight in the shroud....disconnect and can move forward
also the rubber grommet in the shroud where the wires go thru will restrict movement...lube it up with vinyl spray to help slide.. |
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| rgalla9146 |
May 14 2020, 03:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,743 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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I've often wondered why they didn't put a male/female harness connector outside the
grommit in the fiberglass. Maybe consider doing so instead of lengthning ? |
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| mepstein |
May 14 2020, 03:52 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,874 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ May 14 2020, 05:40 PM)  I've often wondered why they didn't put a male/female harness connector outside the grommit in the fiberglass. Maybe consider doing so instead of lengthning ? A harness connector and a 2 piece fiberglass shroud (964 style) would make it much easer to service a 914-6. |
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| worn |
May 14 2020, 06:45 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,470 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ May 14 2020, 10:47 AM) You can lengthen the wires by splicing. I don't think that's a good idea, mostly because it introduces more possible failure points, even if you do the work well. If you pull the alternator apart, you may find a plug that you can unplug. If not, the wires are likely soldered onto some pads or tabs internally. Either way, you can remove the wires, get new longer ones (please use the correct colors!!) and install them in place of the shorter ones. You'll need new terminals for one or both ends. Or maybe ask Jeff Bowlsby if he would build an alternator harness to your spec. --DD Wouldn’t even think about using the wrong colors, nor would I likely splice. It would be longer wires with proper gauge and color, although a connector would be sweet. |
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