Alternator Issue

[sicK96GT]

NOTE: this is not my alternator only an example

Was changing my battery out an noticed the connection from the battery to the alternator was red hot. I took the bolt off and it crumbled and broke off and the picture above of the red piece sticking up is the piece that melted.

Before I replace the alternator I just wanted to post here to see if anyone knew if that red piece is replaceable and what its called. :irritated:

 

[sicK96GT]

okay, twenty views and no one knows... guess ill just go buy a new one

 

[RandyStinchcomb]

all that is a adapter/spacer that moves the electrical connection to the top...no big deal and a replacement alt should come wth it....

 

[sicK96GT]

Thanks, I was just hoping it was replaceable without getting a new alternator. I decided to replace it... only about 120 bucks after core charge. More painless then I thought.

 

[Wolvrin704]

The place I work at makes alternators. Not sure what the actual plastic piece is called but the connection is simply called the battery terminal, its part of the rectifier assembly.

 

[nyuk98gt]

sicK96GT:

It is possible that the connection was a little loose and this caused it to overheat and roast the red plastic cover.

Chris