Larry’s Articles

Blown Alternator Fuse On A Sprinter Van

While spending several hours troubleshooting a problem with dead batteries in a Sprinter Van, Larry Hagemeister found a problem with an "nearly" non serviceable blown 300A alternator fuse. When Larry comes across tough issues such as this, he likes to share them with...

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Battery Cables

In the auto electric business there is always a lot of questions about battery cables. What size to use, should they be soldered, what's the difference between welding cable and battery cable, and the list goes on. First of all see the wire gauge chart to determine...

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Salvaging 6G Regulator’s

This method is quite simple and easy to do. Using a 90-degree hook type tool, reach down the side of the brush and pry out the old brush. Be careful not to damage the brush spring. These brush springs are smaller diameter than other Ford brush springs.   Once the...

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