oldjeepguy
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I bought a well neglected 1986 Savage - it's all corroded, forks pitted & leaky, bad oil leak from the head...you name it. Anyway, I got it running, and it runs well. Yesterday, it started running rough and then stopped completely. Making a long story short, it was a poor connection where the fuse holder plugs into the wiring harness. In trying to sort out the electrical system, I found the rectifier was very hot to the touch. The outside temp was 80 deg., so that would account for part of the heat. The rectifier used to be just a little warm after a 45 minute ride. Does anybody know a danger point in the temperature rise in the rectifier? I'm trying to understand symptoms of impending disasters. I have one of those Harbor Freight laser thermometers. I didn't use it to check the temp, but I will if I can discover the normal operating temp of the rectifier. Someone please help!
Things I've done so far: Rebuilt forks Sealed leaky plug in the head Added little bullet LED turn signals Pulled a big dent out of the gas tank & rattle can painted it Made a 1/4 " thick brass spacer for the gas tank valve Replaced throttle with a cheap aftermarket one Replaced the right handlebar switch with a used Volusia part Cleaned every electrical connection & greased with silicone grease
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