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Offline Clutch Cargo

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750 SOHC Rectifier
« on: October 02, 2005, 06:36:19 PM »
I have a 1976 CB750K6.   My battery went dead this weekend so I started to do a charging system check.  I didn’t get very far – the Green/Ground wire from the rectifier to the six position connector was broken off at the connector and the plastic connector is deformed from heat at the Green/Ground location.

The rectifier flunked the diode test, so it will be replaced.

My question concerns the Green – Ground wire.   My VOM says that there is continuity (no resistance) between the green/ground lead and the mounting stud for the rectifier assembly. If the mounting stud is tied to ground, why is the green/ground wire needed?

Mike
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Offline Raul CB750K1

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Re: 750 SOHC Rectifier
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2005, 12:27:01 AM »
You shouldn't trust that a mechanical attachment to the frame gives ground potential. Actually, the battery box is painted and the rectifier bracket is painted too.


Raul
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