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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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After a few trips to the mounds[local ORV area].My alternator was sounding like a grinder.I replaced it today and fabbed a stailnless splash shield.Its half finished.I will be fabbing the front cover for it soon.I realize this does nothing if submerged.Just wanna blast through puddles if I feel like it and not worry.What do you guys think??Good idea or bad?Over heating the alternator has crossed my mind.Not sure though
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Awesome idea. Keeping all that crap out of the alt is awesome, and it looks very clean. Now to fab up an entire casing for those sub-marine trips lol. But yes, very nice idea and very nice shield
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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Did something simular a few years back after the second alternator went out. You'll thank yourself after a few trips and it's still quiet as new.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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The stailnless I have already has the small 90 degree in it.For the front I am going to cut and bend a smaller piece.I will flip the flange so the bolts are accessible from the bottom.Ill post more pics soon.Glad you like it.Yea when the wife said she could hear when I turned down the street.I thought w/ the new alt,I should try something!!

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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Heres the finished product.I may redesign the front sheild.Gonna test it out on the trails this weekend!
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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If it works (which it should) you should make a template with the general outline, drill holes, bends, etc. And share it with us :-)
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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I will do that.I have to make another for a buddy of mine.Gonna try to do that in the next week or so.I will do a template and post the measurements after that.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Sell em.

$25.00? I am PayPal ready.............
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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I like it. More pictures would be nice. I have the factory skid and it seems to keep the alt dry through the puddles but this would be nice for when it comes time to ditch the skid.
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