 Alternator wiring, Figuring this out |
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| RFoulds |
 Jun 9 2022, 09:51 PM
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914Rennsport  Group: Members Posts: 858 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Alternator wiring harness has a large lead running to the starter, connects to the battery post on back of solenoid.
What is the purpose of this lead? Is this where the generated dc feeds back to the battery? Can I move this lead to a terminal that leads more directly back to battery? |
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| 930cabman |
Jun 10 2022, 07:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,168 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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My gut would tell me it is connected to the + terminal on the starter is due to the shorter distance as opposed to a longer distance to the battery.
Given your battery is in the front would make a stronger case to keep it connected to the starter. The power makes it back to the battery either way |
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RFoulds Alternator wiring Jun 9 2022, 09:51 PM
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