Replaced my alternator on the boat's engine today - I had never checked the connections previously. It is this alternator:
According to sellers blurb:
Connection B+ & two large spade terminals > These are the main connects to the positive battery terminal.
Connection W > This is the rev counter pick up if your rev counter is triggered from the alternator.
Small spade terminal next to two large terminals > This is the connect to the charge light on your dash board.
Small spade terminal next to the B+ post > This is the connection for the suppressor if one is fitted.
As it is wired at present there is only one large spade connection and no B+ bolt connection. Am I correct in thinking that the two spades cover the full output together the same as the B+ bolt? (this would explain the melting of the plastic on the spades housing due to all 70A flowing through one spade) More bodge work by a previous owner by the look of it.
Looks like a single bolt replacement cable is in order here as spades aren't too happy with salt water.
All other connections are OK.
Any views/ideas/ridicule?
