ceramic terminal block???????

jerry · 22-06-2017, 05:44 PM

anyone ever tried ceramic terminal block for instead of standard melty plastic connectors for alternator wires?? ceramic can handle 300-500 c temp

just an idea

Darren69 · 22-06-2017, 06:29 PM

I think its only the high current flow vs high resistance/poor connection in the wires that causes the heat. So it may only mask the problem. You really need bigger wires and better connections to avoid the heat build up.

jerry · 23-06-2017, 07:55 PM

what guage is the standard wire 8??? i think 10 or 12 guage would be good replacement but soldering it to the alternator may be a problem

22-06-2017, 05:44 PM	#1
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22-06-2017, 06:29 PM	#2
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	I think its only the high current flow vs high resistance/poor connection in the wires that causes the heat. So it may only mask the problem. You really need bigger wires and better connections to avoid the heat build up. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

23-06-2017, 07:55 PM	#3
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,816	what guage is the standard wire 8??? i think 10 or 12 guage would be good replacement but soldering it to the alternator may be a problem __________________ MONSTERMAN