Date:         Sun, 2 Apr 2000 19:22:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: melted alternator wire
Comments: To: gbasey <gbasey@LINK2000.NET>
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I'd look for another charred spot where it may have grounded to the frame.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: gbasey <gbasey@LINK2000.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Sunday, April 02, 2000 1:26 PM
Subject: melted alternator wire


>I was driving down the highway when my van ('80 vanagon) lost power and
>died.  The battery didn't have enough power to start the van.  I charged
the
>battery and drove home.  I inspected the alternator wiring and belts and
>found that the alternator wire going the the starter had melted.  Three
>questions:
>
>What could have caused it?
>
>Also what gauge wire is it so I can replace it?
>
>Finally is the supressor condensor necessary?  My alternator doesn't have
>one?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Gary
>