alternator ground
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alternator ground
Does the alternator need a ground wire? My old and new alt has a post for ground but there was never a ground wire in place. Im under the impression that the alt bolts/bracket will provide a ground.
Everything seems ok but im thinking of changing the external regulator just to be sure. How do I know if the regulator is bad, and if replaced how common is it for the new one to be bad. Im asking this because im not sure if i should leave well enough alone or take some precautions.
thanks
Everything seems ok but im thinking of changing the external regulator just to be sure. How do I know if the regulator is bad, and if replaced how common is it for the new one to be bad. Im asking this because im not sure if i should leave well enough alone or take some precautions.
thanks
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Alternator case is ground so no additional ground should be required. If everything is ok, i.e. battery is staying charged then why change a regulator. The Ammeter on these trucks barely shows charge/discharge needle movement under normal operating conditions. If you're worried about the electrical system install a Voltmeter; much more valuable as an indicator of system performance than the stock ammeter or idiot light.
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If you have any of my luck the last few weeks. Don't worry you'll have a lot to do. If you run out of thing come to my place I have, A/C work, I have an C-6 that needs rebuilding, If you leave today by the time you get here there will be much more I'm sure.
