Re: [MV] M151 Starter problems

Stephen Somers (stephen.somers@virgin.net)
Sat, 12 Dec 1998 17:32:40 -0800

As a qualified electronics person, I have a deep fear and loathing of
designers who save money/effort by using any available metalwork for
their electrical supply return path. It is _always_ a recipe for future
trouble. One of the potential problems will result in blowing your
alternator's rectifiers whenever you turn on something with a high
resistance chassis connection. I've seen this particularly with cab
heater fans, but the source of the trouble is not always obvious and
treating the result only gives the fault a new toy to break.

Whenever I get a vehicle, one of the first things I do is add return
cables to all the major items. Belt AND braces - why not?

-- 
Steve Somers (Project Leader)

'75 Land Rover 101" Forward Control, 1-Tonne, General Service (62FL50 - Royal Artillery/2 Commando)

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