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Noob 12v alt. Question

MikesDaBOMB

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I recently purchased my first m35a2 as well as an m109a2. It was a package deal.

Anyway, I have an extra 10si alternator that everyone seems to be using as an additional alt. for 12v. I have read through almost every thread I can find on the subject and I am a little confused about needing to isolate the ground for the 12v system.

Some say that isolation is not needed as grounding to the body will yield 12v.
Some say ground isolation is needed to not interfere with the 24v system.


Anyone have any input?

Also I have noticed how everyone loves pics, so here ya go!
 

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Stalwart

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Any attempt to isolate the grounds would not only make you TONS of extra work, it would be of no benefit.

The ONLY bennefit for ground isolation, that I can think of anyway, is if you need 36V for something. Otherwise a waste of a bunch of copper and time. Un-grounding a std. alternator = PIA
 
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