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Old 26-01-2006, 07:49 PM
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Ok so I have decided at long last to buy a new alternator for my 2wd cosworth as was a bit skint over christmas

However I want to replace the main power wire from it as it is badly charred and the plastic coating has melted

Where does this wire go I assume either the starter or straight to the battery any help apreciated

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Old 26-01-2006, 08:54 PM
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straight to the battery.
Old 26-01-2006, 09:00 PM
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this i sthe lead that carries the charge to the battery.
Old 27-01-2006, 01:03 PM
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Sounds like an easy rewire then

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Old 27-01-2006, 02:18 PM
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it is a straightforward rewire but you have to be careful. As the wire is carrying a lot of current a lot of the time, if either of the terminals are badly crimped or corroded and their resistance is high, you could have problems
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