Date:         Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:10:50 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Ground Stars
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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While the original design is not that eloquent it has worked for over 20
years. Now that it needs some maintenance it is "no good"? Imagine the
involvement if one was to take care of all the electrical system weak links.


Non fused circuits and wiring, ignition circuit and fuel pump!
Undersized wiring from alternator and from battery to fuse box
While there is "X" relay for accessories the headlights still draw their
power through the ignition switch.
AC wiring that likes to melt and burn out at the connections

The list goes on.

Fix what's needed. Improve where beneficial.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
JRodgers
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 5:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Ground Stars

I need to add another ground star. A while back I had some arc-n-spark under
the dash and after having a look, saw the ground stars are wired up like a
Christmas tree. Almost every point had multiple ground wires attached. That
has got to change. So - anyone have a spare laying around? Or in these more
modern times, is there a better way to deal with this grounding problem -
too many ground wires for the star.

Also - There are way to many power connections on the bus bar on the fuse
block. Got to deal with that too. Recommendations?

Thanks,

John