Heat sink compound

[Shannen Durphey]

Former local auto parts store sold rebuild kits which had the clamp. 
Think they were "quick start" kits which are also sold through JC
whitney.
Shannen

diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu wrote:
> 
> I had both the bearing and later the diode failure mode on my alternator.
> 
> Does anyone have a source for those wrap around clamps needed on the CS130
> alternators for retaining the replacement bearing after punching out
> the old front bearing?
> 
> I think JC Whitney also carries the "iceberg" case.
> 
> Thanks,
> Tom
> 
> On Mon, 11 Jan 1999, Shannen Durphey wrote:
> > > Negative diode failures are the most common cause of death for
> > > these alt's.  There is a new aftermarket design out, summit sells it,
> > > called the "iceberg"  It has fins on the rear case where the diodes
> > > mount.  I think my extra screw or conductive HSC , if I could find
> > > that, is the way to go.   105A is a lot of current to push through a
> > > resistive connection.
> > >
> >
> > I've seen many, many more mechanical failures in these than
> > electrical.  Mainly, the front bearing.  Maybe the area you're in has
> > to do with the type of failures you see.
> > Shannen
> >