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Old 12-09-2005, 08:24 PM
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Old 12-09-2005, 08:48 PM
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so you put out an electrical fire with water
yeap obviously. would you rather i let it burn the car down? lol

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Those alternators have the main power feed going through a spade style conector, that has burnt many fords around the 88-89 years. Swap that ---- for a alt with a threaded lug in the back
mine only has two plugs, there are no posts on it.

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Old 12-09-2005, 09:12 PM
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I know yours only has two plugs, they are the ones that light on fire, you want to swap it for a newer alt with the stud
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I know yours only has two plugs, they are the ones that light on fire, you want to swap it for a newer alt with the stud
oh, the spade style connector confused me.
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At the least fill the plug with dielectric grease, it will help the connection.
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Old 12-09-2005, 09:17 PM
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At the least fill the plug with dielectric grease, it will help the connection.
what s dielectric grease
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Old 12-09-2005, 09:22 PM
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It is a terminal grease that promotes conections, stops arching, same ---- you put in the spark plug wire boots. Any auto part store has it. Its a silicone based grease works ****!
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Im just saying it could have caused more harm than good. Thats why I always try to have a wrench or some cutting pliers with me to take off or cut the positive battery cable if needed
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Old 12-09-2005, 09:28 PM
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Im just saying it could have caused more harm than good. Thats why I always try to have a wrench or some cutting pliers with me to take off or cut the positive battery cable if needed
uh maybe you're confused, it caught on fire because it wasnt working right and overheated.

it was on fire and cutting any power to it wouldnt have helped lol
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Originally Posted by random-strike
uh maybe you're confused, it caught on fire because it wasnt working right and overheated.

it was on fire and cutting any power to it wouldnt have helped lol
I was just thinking of that because of prior experiences with a buddies car
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