Posted by Rich in Ont. on October 07, 2012 at 06:55:22 from (70.51.74.154):
Recently I changed the thermostat on my 1440 combine and had to remove the alternator to do so. After I reassembled everything and the thermostat worked fine and the alternator is charging, I am now having problems with the (new) batteries going near dead overnight. I happened to notice this morning that the alternator is warm (not hot) to the touch. My question is, have I hooked the small wires up incorrectly? There are 3 wires coming out of the harness although for as long as I have owned the combine, only 2 of them were ever connected to the alternator although there are 3 terminals on the alternator. One of the small wires going into the alternator is constantly live and even with the key off produces a small spark when connected. Please note that I am not refering to the larger battery wire coming out of the alternator, but the lighter ones that are usually in a plug. The plastic plug is long gone and now the wires are indivdual. I believe it is a Delco alternator. Thanks in advance for the help.......Rich.
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