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Relocating that darn rectifier
Written by tradewinds1964 on 2/10/2012 at 04:19 am

You guys are awesome. That's why I love a good discussion. Oh squirrel.

OK. Yes Tim, it has to stay dry, very important. I also read about using some
tubing to funnel air, and the results were less than stellar. Yes, the frame of
the bike is used to channel the heat away, but it's a bad source for a heat
sink. That's why heat sinks on computers are made of aluminum or copper and not
steel. I also read that a PC fan was tried with a digital thermometer attached
and the difference was not that much. Basically, the location was the biggest
issue. No air flow.

The fins on the stock rectifier are solid and individual longer fins are much
more efficient at offing heat. So now, I know it must stay dry. It must be
Israel proof. If located within original wiring range,
that would be awesome. I'm still thinking in front of the engine. But there is a
little space in front of the trunk. Opposite side of the battery?

Maybe I just need one of Tim's magic screwdrivers to locate a spot.

Ting
Atlanta, GA
'90 Red PC
Glen Scotia(pronounced Sko-sha)

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