Alternator B+ wire vs relay box Volvo Penta

Wave34

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I was inspecting my alternator wiring to see if there was a 'S' terminal to see if I could increase my charging voltage, anyway, this is what I found.

The big orange wire going out of the alternator has been cut and another wire (red) connected to it.

I found that originally, the orange wire was going to the relay box, and now, the red wire seems to go directly to the +12V circuit.

I'm wondering if this has been done because of a defective relay box or it's a modification for whatever reason.

Are those relay boxes known to go bad?
Should I be concerned or I leave it like that?



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