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Old 10-12-2009, 10:36 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I have seen one car where the owner regulates the alternator with a continuous duty solenoid.
Solenoid in circuit with the battery charge cable.
Solenoid off = no drag from the alt.
Solenoid on = drag from alt.
Works for him, he sees 5% gain in FE from alternator-less driving.
I will see of I can find the thread he started,
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