[010106]

Question? I've only got 123 miles on my new toy and I am getting a hot electical smell after running for a short time. Checked under the hood and found the alternator was extremely hot to the touch , too hot to keep your hand on.Battery voltage reads 13.8-14.2 and seems alright.Seeing this is my first vette I'm not sure what is normal,have not talked to the dealer yet. JG

 

[NassBlue]

Does not sound normal or at least mine does not get that hot! I would ask the dealer.

 

[Zed_six]

My alternator is too hot to touch after a 30 minute drive. But I wouldn't worry about it. I don't think all the heat is being generated from the alternator per se. The heating condition seems to be a combination of poor airflow up near the hood insulation and that it's located between the radiator and the driver's side exhaust manifold.

 

[010106]

Thanks for the info,I'm going to keep an eye on it for now and see if anything changes.Thnks JG