That just means you found a bad connection at the alternator. The bad
connection arced causing the localized heat.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Somehow it did, but I did replace the alternator once I got home. Funny
> thing, the fusible links in the hot wire didn't blow either.
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:43DD55BB.6B5ADD2C@***.net...
> > Hi Matt,
> > I can see how that may happen, just that I can't see the diodes
> > surviving all that heat/energy.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> >>
> >> I melted the alternator hot wire connection winching a stalled Bronco
> >> out
> >> of a mud hole...had to re-connected it with a small vise-grip to get
> >> myself
> >> back home.

 

That just means you found a bad connection at the alternator. The bad
connection arced causing the localized heat.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Somehow it did, but I did replace the alternator once I got home. Funny
> thing, the fusible links in the hot wire didn't blow either.
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:43DD55BB.6B5ADD2C@***.net...
> > Hi Matt,
> > I can see how that may happen, just that I can't see the diodes
> > surviving all that heat/energy.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> >>
> >> I melted the alternator hot wire connection winching a stalled Bronco
> >> out
> >> of a mud hole...had to re-connected it with a small vise-grip to get
> >> myself
> >> back home.

 

That just means you found a bad connection at the alternator. The bad
connection arced causing the localized heat.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Somehow it did, but I did replace the alternator once I got home. Funny
> thing, the fusible links in the hot wire didn't blow either.
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:43DD55BB.6B5ADD2C@***.net...
> > Hi Matt,
> > I can see how that may happen, just that I can't see the diodes
> > surviving all that heat/energy.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> >>
> >> I melted the alternator hot wire connection winching a stalled Bronco
> >> out
> >> of a mud hole...had to re-connected it with a small vise-grip to get
> >> myself
> >> back home.

 

On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:40:00 GMT, Bruce L Bergman <blPYTHONbergman@earthlink.invalid> wrote:
> Anderson Powerpole connectors, and they are used on lots of heavy
> power connections. Jumper cables and electric forklift battery leads
> being just two. They are all universal, there are about six different
> sizes from 40A to 350A, and there are also knock-offs that mate
> properly. As long as you pick the right amperage class for all the
> items, they'll all work.
>
> I did some Googling, and some Thomas Catalog looking, but they
> didn't pop into the first few hits. So here's a vendor:
> http://www.powerwerx.com/category.asp?CtgID=1001

Seconded. Powerpole connectors are the way to go. Pick the size you
need for your amperage, spend the money and just do it. I don't
remember seeing the big ones at powerwerx, but I've purchased powerpoles
online from at least one of the normal industrial supply places --
grainger, mcmaster-carr, mcm electronics, etc.

sdb

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On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:40:00 GMT, Bruce L Bergman <blPYTHONbergman@earthlink.invalid> wrote:
> Anderson Powerpole connectors, and they are used on lots of heavy
> power connections. Jumper cables and electric forklift battery leads
> being just two. They are all universal, there are about six different
> sizes from 40A to 350A, and there are also knock-offs that mate
> properly. As long as you pick the right amperage class for all the
> items, they'll all work.
>
> I did some Googling, and some Thomas Catalog looking, but they
> didn't pop into the first few hits. So here's a vendor:
> http://www.powerwerx.com/category.asp?CtgID=1001

Seconded. Powerpole connectors are the way to go. Pick the size you
need for your amperage, spend the money and just do it. I don't
remember seeing the big ones at powerwerx, but I've purchased powerpoles
online from at least one of the normal industrial supply places --
grainger, mcmaster-carr, mcm electronics, etc.

sdb

--
Wanted: Omnibook 800 & accessories, cheap, working or not
sdbuse1 on mailhost bigfoot.com

 

On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:40:00 GMT, Bruce L Bergman <blPYTHONbergman@earthlink.invalid> wrote:
> Anderson Powerpole connectors, and they are used on lots of heavy
> power connections. Jumper cables and electric forklift battery leads
> being just two. They are all universal, there are about six different
> sizes from 40A to 350A, and there are also knock-offs that mate
> properly. As long as you pick the right amperage class for all the
> items, they'll all work.
>
> I did some Googling, and some Thomas Catalog looking, but they
> didn't pop into the first few hits. So here's a vendor:
> http://www.powerwerx.com/category.asp?CtgID=1001

Seconded. Powerpole connectors are the way to go. Pick the size you
need for your amperage, spend the money and just do it. I don't
remember seeing the big ones at powerwerx, but I've purchased powerpoles
online from at least one of the normal industrial supply places --
grainger, mcmaster-carr, mcm electronics, etc.

sdb

--
Wanted: Omnibook 800 & accessories, cheap, working or not
sdbuse1 on mailhost bigfoot.com

 

you are right on.
go to a large welding house and they have quick disconnects for large
cables.
i have used some snd they are great.
old john

"INDIVIDUAL" <NOT@NOT.COM> wrote in message
news:43da269c$0$3648$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> I am thinking of purchasing a winch and mounting it to a 2x2 tongue and
thus
> be able to use it by attaching it to the rear receiver on several
different
> vehicles. Does anybody know of a quick connect for the very heavy welding
> cable I will have to run from the battery to the receiver hitch area on
> several vehicles? ANY suggestions on this entire procedure would be
> appreciated.
>
>

 

you are right on.
go to a large welding house and they have quick disconnects for large
cables.
i have used some snd they are great.
old john

"INDIVIDUAL" <NOT@NOT.COM> wrote in message
news:43da269c$0$3648$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> I am thinking of purchasing a winch and mounting it to a 2x2 tongue and
thus
> be able to use it by attaching it to the rear receiver on several
different
> vehicles. Does anybody know of a quick connect for the very heavy welding
> cable I will have to run from the battery to the receiver hitch area on
> several vehicles? ANY suggestions on this entire procedure would be
> appreciated.
>
>

 

you are right on.
go to a large welding house and they have quick disconnects for large
cables.
i have used some snd they are great.
old john

"INDIVIDUAL" <NOT@NOT.COM> wrote in message
news:43da269c$0$3648$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> I am thinking of purchasing a winch and mounting it to a 2x2 tongue and
thus
> be able to use it by attaching it to the rear receiver on several
different
> vehicles. Does anybody know of a quick connect for the very heavy welding
> cable I will have to run from the battery to the receiver hitch area on
> several vehicles? ANY suggestions on this entire procedure would be
> appreciated.
>
>