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![]() 2975 Posts Member #: 10749 Post Whore lowestoft suffolk |
6th Sep, 2014 at 01:57:30pm
Bit o/t but im welding a patch on my 200sx n when i weld i always disconnect battery and alternator but i can not budge the two connectors deep down in the bay on the alternator :( i know some say its b.s about alternators not being affected by welding but whats your opinions on it? Or i know a few of you have had sx's any tips on budging these dam things Edited by D4VE on 6th Sep, 2014. On 24th Oct, 2015 jonny f said:
Nothing gets past Dave lol NOTHING GETS PAST ME!! ![]() 1/4 mile 14.7 @ 96mph 12psi boost Showdown class A 2nd place 18.6 @ 69mph |
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![]() 3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
6th Sep, 2014 at 02:38:13pm
I've only ever known people to disconnect the battery, no battery, no circuit. On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!! 17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine) |
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![]() 2975 Posts Member #: 10749 Post Whore lowestoft suffolk |
6th Sep, 2014 at 03:15:37pm
Yeah fair enough i have had that thought BUT is the alternator not connected to body somewhere? Or current get to to it somehow? Edited by D4VE on 6th Sep, 2014. On 24th Oct, 2015 jonny f said:
Nothing gets past Dave lol NOTHING GETS PAST ME!! ![]() 1/4 mile 14.7 @ 96mph 12psi boost Showdown class A 2nd place 18.6 @ 69mph |
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Site Admin ![]() 15300 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
6th Sep, 2014 at 03:59:06pm
Ensure your earth is attached to something clean steel and close to the welding job and you should be ok.
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![]() 12307 Posts Member #: 565 Carlos Fandango Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex |
6th Sep, 2014 at 04:19:30pm
yep, you should be fine as long as your not weding anything on the engine.
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![]() 2975 Posts Member #: 10749 Post Whore lowestoft suffolk |
6th Sep, 2014 at 04:39:22pm
Thanks for advice guys! SOOO... so far it sounds like my alternator should be ok then if i cant disconnect the damn thing? Aint going to be welding it/trying again to disconnect alt till tomo eve atleast now so anyone object from now to then... lol On 24th Oct, 2015 jonny f said:
Nothing gets past Dave lol NOTHING GETS PAST ME!! ![]() 1/4 mile 14.7 @ 96mph 12psi boost Showdown class A 2nd place 18.6 @ 69mph |
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![]() 2057 Posts Member #: 9252 Post Whore Cleethorpes |
6th Sep, 2014 at 04:45:23pm
I always just disconnect battery and as tom said put the earth clamp close as you can to the area your welding your alt will be fine or it should be anyway Done now needs redoing lol |
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![]() 2975 Posts Member #: 10749 Post Whore lowestoft suffolk |
6th Sep, 2014 at 05:08:13pm
Thanks... im liking these answers On 24th Oct, 2015 jonny f said:
Nothing gets past Dave lol NOTHING GETS PAST ME!! ![]() 1/4 mile 14.7 @ 96mph 12psi boost Showdown class A 2nd place 18.6 @ 69mph |
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![]() 5988 Posts Member #: 2024 Formally Retired Rural Suffolk |
6th Sep, 2014 at 05:29:42pm
It depends, to some extent, on the welding method.
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![]() 2975 Posts Member #: 10749 Post Whore lowestoft suffolk |
6th Sep, 2014 at 05:56:18pm
Just mig, a repair section the size of a shoe? At the rear end of the sill.. i generally attach the earth to the piece im welding n sometimes use it as a clamp to hold the piece in place anyway lol On 24th Oct, 2015 jonny f said:
Nothing gets past Dave lol NOTHING GETS PAST ME!! ![]() 1/4 mile 14.7 @ 96mph 12psi boost Showdown class A 2nd place 18.6 @ 69mph |
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