Why does disconnecting the battery with the car running destroy an
alternator but not a generator? Enquiring minds want to know.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter C. <nosimport@mailbag.com>
To: Lancer7676@aol.com <Lancer7676@aol.com>; toyman@htcomp.net
<toyman@htcomp.net>; cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, December 22, 1999 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: Yet another ignition problem
>NOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo
>This is a valid test on cars with GENERATORS only. You almost certainly
>will need an alternator if you disconnect the battery on a running car,
>especially if it is Lucas.
> As we used to say in the parts biz. "Disconnect the battery and then
>you'll know you need an alternator. This test removes all doubt"
> Email if you try this.... baby needs new shoes.
> Peter
>---
>
>At 01:31 PM 12/22/1999 , Lancer7676@aol.com wrote:
>>In a message dated 12/19/99 3:33:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>>toyman@htcomp.net writes:
>>
>><< if your car dies when the battery is disconnected
>> that means that it is running off the battery entirely. >>
>>
>>
>>Good point!!
>>
>>--David C.
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