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Old 05-28-2010, 12:59 PM   #3 (permalink)
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The only reason that I can think of right now is that the bondo interfered with the electrical path for the ground adding resistance placing more draw on the battery and alternator causing the motor to work harder to keep the voltage up.

Just a guess though.
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