alternator B A T

[EccentricMagpies]

the battery side "wire shield" is broken. Do they sell this piece?

Is this shield-like piece even needed? I..e. Can i simply hook the wire direct and not worry?
I'm sure it's there to protect from accidental ground outs?

bad photo, so I can take another, but this piece. the wire is broken off right at this piece making it worthless

John

 

[EccentricMagpies]

As you would see here

 

[oldkimmer]

A member probably has 1 u can splice in. I have seen lots without it. Kim

 

[RJRENTON]

As you would see here

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IMO...
The purpose is to prevent accidental grounding of the alternators output. As mentioned, it is often omitted during a rebuild or reconnecting the output wire.
BOB RENTON

 

[EccentricMagpies]

i suspect this would give me what I need.

https://www.amazon.com/Alternator-S...ocphy=9019545&hvtargid=pla-569866506401&psc=1

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

I eliminated mine! Once in place it would be difficult to hit it somehow for the spark show!!

 

[oldkimmer]

i suspect this would give me what I need.

https://www.amazon.com/Alternator-S...ocphy=9019545&hvtargid=pla-569866506401&psc=1

Yes that would. I forgot that that piece is a part that’s on the alternator. Not on the wiring. Sorry for the mid information. Kim

 

[EccentricMagpies]

this might be closer to the real thing?

http://www.partsmix.com/mopar-dodge-plymouth-chrysler-alternator-hot-wire-insulator/

 

[EccentricMagpies]

Yes that would. I forgot that that piece is a part that’s on the alternator. Not on the wiring. Sorry for the mid information. Kim

no.. I think it is part of the wiring actually. I found a complete wire harness with this piece but cannot seem to find the lone wire for sale.


Although... that last link i shared shows it as a stand-alone part. So.. it I guess it goes either way.

 

[EccentricMagpies]

Thanks for all of the responses. Seems i have several options

 

[72RoadrunnerGTX]

I eliminated mine! Once in place it would be difficult to hit it somehow for the spark show!!

Can’t agree with that statement, if it can happen, it will and has many times no doubt. There is a reason the factory went to the expense to mold that guard to the ring terminal at the alternator stud. Put a boot on it.

 

[EccentricMagpies]

Can’t I simply use the original piece still?
I can fasten the wire and slide the part over that ... then tighten with the nut?

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

I had to remove the plastic add adapter off the mini starter for it to fit........25 years ago

 

[72RoadrunnerGTX]

The original guard is injection molded around the 12-gauge ring terminal, not easily removable. I’ve drilled out the cut off ring terminal to accommodate an up-sized 8-guage wire/ring terminal. Can be done with some effort.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

The replacement option ( which has being posted )if you can't get the piece molded into the wire ( pigtail ) is an add on already posted which gets provisions ( the notch ) to be inserted with the eyelet terminal on wiring. Is not molded as mentioned, but keeps in place with same alt stud nut and eyelet terminal on wire. i have it.

 

[Sixpactogo]

As you would see here

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I have one of those like in your picture. It only has about 4" of #12 wire on it and would need to be spiced.

 

[EccentricMagpies]

I have one of those like in your picture. It only has about 4" of #12 wire on it and would need to be spiced.

You're from Eau Claire? I'm there multiple times a month.