Ammeter pegged...

7milesout said

Guys,

I hate to be dragging this out. But I have teenage sons, that have lots of sports going on. And 2 parents both in chemotherapy. So, I don't have much time for El Scampo these days. I work on him when I can.

Quick question. I mentioned about some melting of the alternator plastic terminal protector. Should I try finding another terminal protector? Or just butt-crimp and solder on a new eyelet, run the nut down on the eyelet, be done with it and let it go without a terminal protector?

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I would not butt connect wires unless its too short.
First clip off ring terminal. Then the wire should slide. You could reuse the protector, get a new one, or go naked. That's up to you.
More important is the condition of the wire - which you will see after you clip the connector.
Also check the output stud. Is it loose? Is there continuity to ground?

IMO the best repair of the wire will be a crimped on open barrel ring terminal of the proper size. The crimp and wire then inuslated with fuel and oil resistant shrink tubing. I still solder some things but given a choice here, that's what I'd do.