Replacing the R&R Connector

[sendaro_99]

My original connector plug for my regulator melted when my regulator shorted out and caught fire. Would like to thank etcswjoe, Fylinfool, and all the others who have responded with helpful information. Senior chief, I ordered the 6 pin female Sumitomo Lock type .250 connector for replacement from the site you provided. The connector does not appear to be waterproof and was wondering if I should use some silicone at the wire end to seal the connector from the elements after I assemble and test it or is that a bad idea? Also, found some dielectric grease that says it's good from life 20 degrees to 500 degrees. Is that what I need for this connector? I will try to do the tests as you have all described after I get that connector replaced. I checked the leads today and I got no ground on the stator leads but had 1.8vdc at the red wire with the power off. Is that supposed to have that? Had continuity to ground on black terminal. What ohms setting on the meter should I use for theses tests, mine has from 200 to 2000k I think, about 5 different settings. Thanks again for helping to educate an old man on this.

[Guest]

I hard wired my connections in after my plug was toast. One thing is certain....make sure you wire the connections to its original location. If any are crossed then CHOOF!!!!!

I hope you havent cut off the old connector before you marked each wire.

[sendaro_99]

Thanks for the reply, have not cut off any wires. intend to rebuild the plug one wire at a time when new connector arrives.