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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 11:58 AM
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Bad/overheated rectifier?



Is there another component in the charging system that would cause this hole or is it just a symptom of the rectifier itself going bad.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 03:44 PM
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Is the plug/pigtail shorted out?
That's what usually cooks these alternators.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 04:52 PM
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Poor design right from the beginning. Best solution is to upgrade to a 3G alternator. Very easy swap
 
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 11:40 PM
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Locally my parts store wants $92 for a 2G REMAN! I converted to a 3G using all new for $122 and that's including buying a spare inline charge fuse! I wouldn't screw with the 2G at all. I tried to rebuild mine and what a waste of time it was.
 
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Thanks for your responses guys, I had mine rebuilt locally three years ago and decided to open it myself this time it went out. I'll look up the 3G conversion threads
 
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Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
Is the plug/pigtail shorted out?
That's what usually cooks these alternators.
Neither of the two connectors look in the best of shape
 
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