DMM thermocouple cant reach alternator.
My Sears clamp on Digital MultiMeter Model # 82369, came with a temperature probe. It is too short to reach my alternator, unless I were to close dog house cover over it. I fear damaging it or gett...
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The STATOR is the black sandwich between the two aluminum halves, the front and rear.
You have to scuff off the black paint where the thermocouple is to be adhered to.
Use fast set speed ARCTIC SILVER epoxy, which is a 2-part adhesive, not regular Arctic Silver which is 1-part and stays a mud-like paste.
Set the thermocouple against the stator which now has a glob of arctic silver epoxy stuck to it. Use a swatch of duct tape to hold the thermocouple against the stator.
I recommend a good dual connector like a WEATHER-PACK, to make the thermocouple disconnectable. Weather Packs are designed to be used with micro voltage computer signals. They are easy to make-up, certainly easier than "other kinds". You can also use a male-female trailer-light connector but solder the wires to the thermocouple pigtails. Do NOT use silicone grease anywhere.
Don't be surprised if you see temperature in the 300F range during heavy charging.
You have to scuff off the black paint where the thermocouple is to be adhered to.
Use fast set speed ARCTIC SILVER epoxy, which is a 2-part adhesive, not regular Arctic Silver which is 1-part and stays a mud-like paste.
Set the thermocouple against the stator which now has a glob of arctic silver epoxy stuck to it. Use a swatch of duct tape to hold the thermocouple against the stator.
I recommend a good dual connector like a WEATHER-PACK, to make the thermocouple disconnectable. Weather Packs are designed to be used with micro voltage computer signals. They are easy to make-up, certainly easier than "other kinds". You can also use a male-female trailer-light connector but solder the wires to the thermocouple pigtails. Do NOT use silicone grease anywhere.
Don't be surprised if you see temperature in the 300F range during heavy charging.
