binder300U said: the plug that fits on the 1 and 2 terminals on the alt fits quite loosely, is old and seems pretty worn out. possible engine vibration causes open circuit there?[/quote:eded148741]
A momentary open circuit in a loose-fitting plug could definitely cause problems! I'd get a new plug in there before you do anything else.
binder300U said: also, there does not appear to be a tab visible on the back of the alt to short out the regulator. is it under the back of the case? [/quote:eded148741]
[quote:eded148741="binder300U"] do you think a faulty ammeter can cause an open circuit?
Very unlikely. The current path inside the ammeter is a solid copper strap. Unless the terminals somehow are loose it's almost impossible for even a faulty ammeter to go open circuit.
[quote:eded148741="binder300U"]what do you think about installing an inline fusible link/circuit breaker?
I agree with the guy at the shop. A fusible link won't really protect anything. And should the link itself fail it could fry ANOTHER alternator on you. Better to wire it up solid.
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