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Old 01-29-2021, 06:03 PM   #19
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Default Re: Keeps blowing fuses — alternator problem?

A possible hidden short is behind the terminal block on the fire wall. The originals had the two threaded studs embedded in the composite material. The ones that have been coming from Hong Kong for many years are constructed by drilling a hole clear through the composite and running a bolt through from the back. The bolt can easily back off and touch the tank and short out.

Best thing to do is remove it and put some lock tight on the first nut that secures the bolt and tighten, then fill the back tunnel with JB weld to prevent it from backing out.

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