virden Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 A "96 C/F with 4:1 manifold. Earlier in the year I spotted a sticky goo on the lower rear of the alternator, I have now taken it out of the car and find that the goo is the melted contents of whatever they used to pack the small, square finned box (held on by two screws) on the rear face beside the connectors. Is this a potentially terminal condition (sorry) 😬, or can I simply ignore it? If I make up a small heat shield to fit over the box will that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virden Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Update, I have decided to ignore it and have made up a small heat shield, so hopefully that will be it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Hi Virden. Certainly doesn't look good. The "goo" is put there for a purpose (to hold the components in place) so probably best to replace the item, regulator, I think, with a new one, and make a heat shield to protect it. You have been lucky it didn't spit the dummy earlier. Regards, Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 3, 2014 Member Share Posted August 3, 2014 What's the charging voltage at 3,000 rpm? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I melted the back of my k-series alternator when I put a new engine in. The alternator continued in service for a good many years, but ultimately wasn't healthy. I suspect that if you've got signs of melting, the damage may be done - but do check the output as JK suggests. Also look around for other items in the area that could benefit from heat shielding now rather than later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virden Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks guys, I shall check the voltage next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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