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<blockquote data-quote="69ST" data-source="post: 170821" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>Integrated function, IOW structural and operational. There are more windings feeding the yellow AC headlight lead and they used a few of them as a strain relief; at OEM level, the cost savings adds up quickly. It's not strictly necessary to solder the ground lead to the laminations but, that soldered joint will never oxidize and develop resistance. IMHO it's a very resourceful method of ensuring longevity. </p><p></p><p>If I were rewinding these coils, I'd use heavy-walled shrink tubing and epoxy to insulate & secure things. I'd preferentially go with a floating ground on the lighting coil, along with a full-wave reg/rec. That'd give you full alternator output, in 12VDC flavor, with everything powered from the battery. That means real headlighting and your choice of LEDs...if desired. Best, edumacated, guess is that you'd gain at least 25% total system capacity...maybe more with additional windings. Also note how neatly and tightly the windings are; that's very important. For most guys, this is OTT. Replacement coils are readily available for everything but the Mits 4-speed stator...and they're cheeep.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="69ST, post: 170821, member: 5"] Integrated function, IOW structural and operational. There are more windings feeding the yellow AC headlight lead and they used a few of them as a strain relief; at OEM level, the cost savings adds up quickly. It's not strictly necessary to solder the ground lead to the laminations but, that soldered joint will never oxidize and develop resistance. IMHO it's a very resourceful method of ensuring longevity. If I were rewinding these coils, I'd use heavy-walled shrink tubing and epoxy to insulate & secure things. I'd preferentially go with a floating ground on the lighting coil, along with a full-wave reg/rec. That'd give you full alternator output, in 12VDC flavor, with everything powered from the battery. That means real headlighting and your choice of LEDs...if desired. Best, edumacated, guess is that you'd gain at least 25% total system capacity...maybe more with additional windings. Also note how neatly and tightly the windings are; that's very important. For most guys, this is OTT. Replacement coils are readily available for everything but the Mits 4-speed stator...and they're cheeep. [/QUOTE]
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