Battery corrosion in my alternator

I was cleaning my battery terminal and some of the corrosion got into my alternator wires. Do I need to worry about it?

 

I would hose it out if you can. But I don't think it will explode, lol

 

What happened to your battery?
You can use some NAPA batter terminal cleaner to neutralize and clean. Spray and rinse repeatedly until is stops changing color (read the can). Most of the corrosion will remain but it will stop any future degradation. You can polish with a little WD-40 to shine it up.

 

A mechanic replaced my battery last year and it has been corroding off the positive terminal like crazy. Took it to autozone and they said it’s “cranking amps” are too high. I have no idea what the issue is. I just put some terminal grease on it today after cleaning it

 

Combine three parts baking soda and one part water to form a paste. Apply liberally.

 

That makes no sense...seems like a faulty battery. I always use the NAPA cleaner, then the sealer on everything, a couple coats. Seems to keep the leakage around the posts to a minimum. I never use the felt washers or anything.
You might be overcharging your battery (faulty regulator in your alternator). What is your charging voltage at idle?

 

Not sure. I’m way better at motorcycles than cars....

 

It’s almost the same. Just measure your battery voltage with a volt meter while your truck is idling with all accessories off. Should be around 14V.

 

This. It will neutralize the corrosive nature of battery acid. Also, you can spray some fluid film on the terminals after it's been connected. This will seal off the posts.