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Oct 10, 2023 | 01:56 PM

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GunnyMo

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Originally Posted by Yankee Dog

I would be suspicious of a bad connection at the rubber boot connection point where the regulator wires plug into the stator at the engine block. That is the first place I would look. YD

Started chasing wires and came across this little guy. What are the chances this is draining the battery causing the regulator to work overtime.

Oct 10, 2023 | 02:18 PM

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Jackie Paper

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Originally Posted by GunnyMo

Haven't tested the stator this time but checked it last time and it was good.

You didn't get me straight was this a new regulator added with new battery?

That's the positive to the battery. No fuse if that was to touch.

Last edited by Jackie Paper; Oct 10, 2023 at 02:20 PM.

Oct 10, 2023 | 02:58 PM

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KK0G

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What are the chances this is draining the battery causing the regulator to work overtime.

Zero. Although it should be repaired to prevent a short circuit and to protect it from the elements.

Oct 10, 2023 | 05:21 PM

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GunnyMo

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You didn't get me straight was this a new regulator added with new battery?

That's the positive to the battery. No fuse if that was to touch.

Sorry, yes, new regulator new battery.

Oct 10, 2023 | 06:29 PM

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Max Headflow

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Originally Posted by GunnyMo

Started chasing wires and came across this little guy. What are the chances this is draining the battery causing the regulator to work overtime.

Nope,, It might produce smoke and flame when you hit the starter button tho..

Looking at the regulator, I'd say the wire broke loose from inside due to corrosion making the connection resistive. The poor connection cause the section to overheat and melt.