I've got a weird one with a theory is like to run by y'all. I've had to replace my 100 amp alternator fusible link a couple times burnout because the filament burned out; the whole thing got HOT and the plastic socket it mounts to melted and charred!
I cleaned out the plastic, cleaned the bolts they link to, then replaced it after auditing for shorts. Everything was fine for a year then it happened again. The filament is fine but the prong for the link on the engibe side got reall hot and melted just that side.
My theory: I may have a bad wire or connection on that side and the resistance is turning that post into a heating element.
How crazy does that sound? Or should I be considering other causes?
Melted (not blown) alternator 100A fuse
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Thunderscreech
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Melted (not blown) alternator 100A fuse
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vibrologist
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Re: Melted (not blown) alternator 100A fuse
I don't think that is crazy at all. Some mechanics use infrared thermometers to locate shorts.
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beemerphile1
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Re: Melted (not blown) alternator 100A fuse
A poor connection causes arcing,
arcing causes heat,
heat melts things.
You need to replace both sides of the connection.
arcing causes heat,
heat melts things.
You need to replace both sides of the connection.
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