Date:         Sun, 2 Apr 2000 15:02:29 -0500
Reply-To:     gbasey <gbasey@LINK2000.NET>
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From:         gbasey <gbasey@LINK2000.NET>
Subject:      melted alternator wire
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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

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