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Richard Casady Richard Casady is offline
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Default Annapolis Alternator Shop

On Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:24:51 -0000, Tim wrote:

Any alternator that has to run a full load full time will burn out. If
you are pulling a 110 amp load don't expect a 110 amp alternator to
last very long.


Full load is not the best phrase, I think you really mean maximum
load. Maximum load full time is the issue. Full load should refer to
maximum continuous load, the max the thing can endure forever.

Casady