On cast housing isolators with a concealed snubber, a feeler gage can be inserted through the half-moon opening under the base casting to get an approximate measurement of the gap. If the gap is 8 mm (0.312 in) or more, … Read More
To answer a common question that seems to pop up quite often and without getting too technical, you’ll find that the thin nut is supposed to go on first and torqued to something less than full spec. The BIG nut … Read More
Installation Diode battery isolators allow simultaneous charging of two or more batteries from one alternator, without connecting the batteries together. In a well-planned DC distribution system, it is always a good idea to keep the battery banks “isolated” so that … Read More