Battery negative cable goes to...?

[rumblecloud]

I did that with my alternator cable because of its placement. Are you calling me a... ?

Yup. He called you a mec...mechchchch...anic ...ugh I feel sick

 

[Curious Hound]

What do you do for a living?

I repair and maintain industrial machinery. Currently a maintenance tech in the paint shop in a BMW manufacturing plant. Also a licensed master electrician.

I willingly admit that I am not an automotive mechanic by trade.

Now I'll explain. On the 3.0l, the alternator cable threads its way across the top of the engine behind the thermostat housing, under the throttle body, behind the A/C compressor, etc. It is fastened in place several times in locations where human hands just don't fit. When I upgraded to the 130amp alternator, I did not want to disassemble the intake just to remove the old wire. So it is still there and the new larger wire is routed through the same area, just not fastened the same way. It will all get cleaned up when the engine is replaced.

I do take pride in my work. However, I also make compromises at times as long as it doesn't affect safety or functionality.

And rest assured, I was joking around up above. You can not offend me.

 

[Dirtman]

You can not offend me.

I accept your challenge!

 

[Snoranger]

I repair and maintain industrial machinery. Currently a maintenance tech in the paint shop in a BMW manufacturing plant. Also a licensed master electrician.

I willingly admit that I am not an automotive mechanic by trade.

Now I'll explain. On the 3.0l, the alternator cable threads its way across the top of the engine behind the thermostat housing, under the throttle body, behind the A/C compressor, etc. It is fastened in place several times in locations where human hands just don't fit. When I upgraded to the 130amp alternator, I did not want to disassemble the intake just to remove the old wire. So it is still there and the new larger wire is routed through the same area, just not fastened the same way. It will all get cleaned up when the engine is replaced.

I do take pride in my work. However, I also make compromises at times as long as it doesn't affect safety or functionality.

And rest assured, I was joking around up above. You can not offend me.

I just wanted to see how far you go to explain the situation.

 

[Curious Hound]

I just wanted to see how far you go to explain the situation.

Pretty far, huh?

 

[Snoranger]

Pretty far, huh?

Oh yeah.

 

[Dirtman]

This was a disappointing battle. Next time I demand more chair throwing...

 

[Snoranger]

I was looking for a chair throwing gif, but this is impressive!

 

[rumblecloud]

Wow. When we played dodgeball, we were only allowed to use "balls."

 

[Dirtman]

View attachment 52870

I was looking for a chair throwing gif, but this is impressive!

You know what's really impressive about that GIF, that happened at a "Fashion" show...

 

[Uncle Gump]

That is pretty impressive...

 

[Dirtman]

My big question being, is that lady throwing a table because she lost the fashion show, or is she defending her win?