Mikey von
Member
The battery post on my cs130 alternator spins loose. Is this a fixable event or is the alternator toast?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Battery post on Alternator spins loose
- Thread starter Mikey von
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It can be fixxed, but I think you have to open it up to hold the post inside to tighten the lock nut down. If you don't tighten it up, you will toast it in short order as that loose connection will begin to arc and get resistance and fry teh diodes in the alternator(diodes HATE voltage spikes, and the battery is actually the damper for the alternator).
Mikey von
Member
Tough to open it up? I monkeyed around with it for a bit, but didn't have much time to dig in.
JMJNet
Recruit
You can check U Tube, I am sure there are some video on how to rebuild which means they show you how to at least open it up.
Or if you can find an alternator shop nearby, they can probably fix it without costing too much.
Or if you can find an alternator shop nearby, they can probably fix it without costing too much.
Mikey von
Member
Got it. Thanks!
NVW
Well-Known Member
I just did mine a few days ago, volts went up on the gauge.
In case you are not familiar with alternators, there is a hole on the back that you can insert a wire or small nail to hold the brushes in the holder. after the cases are back together pull the wire to release the brushes. Also a good idea to mark the cases so they go back together in the right orientation.
In case you are not familiar with alternators, there is a hole on the back that you can insert a wire or small nail to hold the brushes in the holder. after the cases are back together pull the wire to release the brushes. Also a good idea to mark the cases so they go back together in the right orientation.