Should my R/R be hot?

[redliner1973]

Please don't hijack another thread to fix your problem, please start another thread instead, that way we can help the original poster, and not get the 2 problems confused. 8)

[Hotblack]

It's true your R/R will get warm to hot under normal use, but it definitely shouldn't burn your fingers.

[my98xplorer]

It's true your R/R will get warm to hot under normal use, but it definitely shouldn't burn your fingers.

What about the wires that come from the r/r?

[redliner1973]

The wires should not be 'hot' per se, slightly warm, maybe. But should be cool. If not, again, go through The Stator Papers and CHECK ALL CONNECTORS AND GROUNDS!!!!!

[Hotblack]

Roger that, the wires are okay if slightly warm right around the R/R but otherwise no way. Hot wires mean undue resistance somewhere.

[duaneage]

14 volts at 10 amps average translates to 140 watts of electrical power. The system is capable of around 350 watts max, around 20 amps.

Considering the small size of the rectifier case, it is going to get hot, that heat has to go somewhere.