General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Alternator Power Wire Problems!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 05:17 PM
  #1  
E V I L's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 388
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Default Alternator Power Wire Problems!

I am needing some help if possible. I just had my volt gauge drop last week and thought it may have been my brand new alternator and when I removed the 13mm power wire on top I noticed it easily just came out of the socket and was very brittle. I put a new piece on the end and put a lighter to the end to melt the plastic and its been at 14 volts ever since I fixed the problem. Today I left work and got into WOT and the gauge immediately dropped to 10 volts as it did before. I know it came loose again. So I know my problem but can anyone suggest any better methods of holding the wrap tighter once i clamp down on the wires? Here is a picture of the part I am speaking of. Thanks

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...Picture003.jpg
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:57 AM
  #2  
E V I L's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 388
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Default

Anyone have any ideas how to make the plug stronger or am I able to replace it with a new longer version? Thanks
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:05 AM
  #3  
Z28/2002's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,799
Likes: 5
From: Your girl's back door giving her the long stroke while you're at work
Default

Try to solder it
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:51 AM
  #4  
E V I L's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 388
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by Z28/2002
Try to solder it
What exactly is soldering?
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:06 AM
  #5  
Z28/2002's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,799
Likes: 5
From: Your girl's back door giving her the long stroke while you're at work
Default

see below

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:19 PM
  #6  
E V I L's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 388
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by Z28/2002
Ok great so I do have 2 solder guns. One is a 1/4 inch size and the other is a pin size gun. Then I have a 40/Tin 60/Lead Rosin Core Solder and a 95/5 Lead Free Solder. Im not sure how this is used with an electrical connection though. I heat shrinked the connection last time but obviously it came loose and is now causing me problems.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:07 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE