Things you MUST check and repair before you blame the starter, alternator, power inverter, power windows, lights, heater fan or any other electric component in any vehicle or off road machine.
Your channel is priceless, Gordon. You possess a lot of wisdom and knowledge, and we're grateful that you share it with the world. Be safe out there, and God bless!
Gordon I have worked on several of those freight liners, and a lot of them had a ground wire from the ground post on the starter to the block right next to the starter. Also, the ground studs that Freightliner uses on their frames. Are a problem, I usually cut them off and drill a hole, and then run the ground directly to the frame, I try to put a star washer between the ground cable and whatever I’m grounding to ,also, I’ll put some Noco battery protector spray on there sometimes, FYI, don’t use stainless steel fasteners when doing electrical work stainless steel does not conduct electricity very well. Whatever I have starting issues on anything I want to look at the wire itself, cut some of the insulation off of the battery cables and check the wire, if it is black or green, then it is causing resistance and resistance is heat, good luck and take care
Another informative video, Gordon. I like your thought process and how you go about finding the issue. Been watching the last few videos you've posted. Great to see you working on your projects. As always, anticipating your next post and wish you the best!
No, in most cases that would not be necessary. The current from the welder will only pass between the weld and where the ground clamp is attached which should be as close to the spot to be welded as possible or practical. It would be a good idea to do that where sensitive electronics are close to or sharing the same ground path where you are welding.
@@57bagre It's expensive for sure but I was turned onto using it by a friend who works on aircraft it's what they use and i am pretty impressed with how it handles brine!
