Regulator/Rectifier connector - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T11:18:07Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/regulator-rectifier-connector-1?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A660080&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRotax suffers the same proble…tag:zenith.aero,2020-09-02:2606393:Comment:7345932020-09-02T01:31:25.462ZKen Ryanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KenRyan
<p>Rotax suffers the same problem. Another thing that is recommended is to secure the wire bundle as close as possible to the connector. This will keep it from slowly walking off due to vibration, and insure that the connections remain well seated.</p>
<p>Rotax suffers the same problem. Another thing that is recommended is to secure the wire bundle as close as possible to the connector. This will keep it from slowly walking off due to vibration, and insure that the connections remain well seated.</p> Thanks...tag:zenith.aero,2020-09-01:2606393:Comment:7345352020-09-01T23:25:11.498ZScott Millerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ScottMiller
<p>Thanks...</p>
<p>Thanks...</p> Scott, hang in there..I've pu…tag:zenith.aero,2020-09-01:2606393:Comment:7345772020-09-01T22:48:44.158ZDavid J. Beaulieuhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidJBeaulieu
<p>Scott, hang in there..I've pulled my engine twice so far this year (LOL) The interactive mx manual shows how to mark the wires with a sharpie to validate good seating of the terminals within the connector and R/R. I also fashioned a small flat push tool to ensure the terminals were seated by pushing the terminals from and thru the rear of the connector shell onto the R/R blades. While I was changing out that particular connector, I elected to upgrade the output wires to 10 ga. as well and…</p>
<p>Scott, hang in there..I've pulled my engine twice so far this year (LOL) The interactive mx manual shows how to mark the wires with a sharpie to validate good seating of the terminals within the connector and R/R. I also fashioned a small flat push tool to ensure the terminals were seated by pushing the terminals from and thru the rear of the connector shell onto the R/R blades. While I was changing out that particular connector, I elected to upgrade the output wires to 10 ga. as well and put fresh heat past under the R/R. No issues since with about 100 hrs accumulated.</p> My connector burned last week…tag:zenith.aero,2020-09-01:2606393:Comment:7345582020-09-01T18:20:51.980ZScott Millerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ScottMiller
<p>My connector burned last week and I just received the replacement from Wicks. This appears to be a larger problem and I talked to Gary Motley and Ray Lawrence about it and they also suggested putting dielectric grease to the connection, especially since it is not water tight. The burn was only on the Stator wires and I also did some reading (on Motorcycle pages) where crankcase oil can seep its way into the wire and reach the connector which could case a short and burn. I am getting…</p>
<p>My connector burned last week and I just received the replacement from Wicks. This appears to be a larger problem and I talked to Gary Motley and Ray Lawrence about it and they also suggested putting dielectric grease to the connection, especially since it is not water tight. The burn was only on the Stator wires and I also did some reading (on Motorcycle pages) where crankcase oil can seep its way into the wire and reach the connector which could case a short and burn. I am getting frustrated as I just finished the Muffler repairs and now it is another thing to keep me from flying!</p> Certainly looks like things g…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-02:2606393:Comment:6600802019-01-02T14:51:36.371ZBob McDonaldhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobMcDonald
<p>Certainly looks like things got HOT there. Good catch on the inspection.</p>
<p>Certainly looks like things got HOT there. Good catch on the inspection.</p> Wow David, could this mean th…tag:zenith.aero,2019-01-02:2606393:Comment:6598992019-01-02T04:13:01.296ZTom Sullivanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/tomsullivan
<p>Wow David, could this mean there was very high resistance at the connectors? I wonder if that is why my prewired connector was so tight I couldn't remove it.</p>
<p>Wow David, could this mean there was very high resistance at the connectors? I wonder if that is why my prewired connector was so tight I couldn't remove it.</p>