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Tech Question
Ben Munford, Aylett VA, 1973 Dodge Monaco 400
Regarding charging systems and bulkhead connectors, I read in the 12/97
issue of MA that I should wire the alternator's output stud directly to the
battery. Does this mean that the power to the ignition system and
accessories comes through the battery and through the bulkhead? If so, what
is the advantage of eliminating one bulkhead connector in favor of another?
If not, please explain how the ignition and accessories get power.
Thanks. For tech info, you da man!
Mopar-to-ya
Ben
Ben, no, none of the power "comes through the battery". All "system" (and accessory) power (current, actually) still flows through the bulkhead connector. It's the CHARGING current, which normally flows through the firewall ONLY so the ammeter can display the current flow, that is bypassed by my modification. Since, in a stock Mopar, this is, by far, the highest current flow point, eliminating this eliminates 99% of the problems.
For those who not be familiar with this modification, I should point out that this mod also bypasses the fusible link, so it's absolutely vital that a second link be spliced in-line with the bypass wire, which should be heavy gauge stuff, typically at least 10 gauge.
Rick
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