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This may be a dumb question, but it would really bug me if i didnt ask. I bought the alternator relocation bracket from CBR Performance. Its a nice piece. Really simple and super sturdy. However, when i mount up my truck alternator, the alternator terminal is only a couple few inches away from my metal fuel rail. See pics
Is that dangerous at all? i would really hate for anything to arc over and cause a ..... problem......to say the least. Thoughts?
Uncertain of the increased potential for arcing versus factory alt location. The stud appears far longer than necessary. Shorten it with a cut off wheel. Use a heat shrink sleeve over your alt connection hook up. My .02
Uncertain of the increased potential for arcing versus factory alt location. The stud appears far longer than necessary. Shorten it with a cut off wheel. Use a heat shrink sleeve over your alt connection hook up. My .02
thanks for the reply. the stock alt is down low on the drivers side, this is a 00 f body. Unless you mean the stock location for the trucks, which would put the terminal farther away from the rail i think, since it would be on the drivers side. Shortening the stud is a good suggestion.
Sparks don't jump through air very far even at 35,000 volts, so having 14.5 volts 1/2" away from things is only an issue with things falling on it when not covered or when wrenching on it during service if the battery is still connected. It looks fine to me just put a boot on it.
01-26-2018, 08:13 AM
Alternator too close to fuel rail? 
