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Old 07-01-2010, 08:49 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Well, I tried the die grinder powering the alternator tonight. It was quick and easy to do. I just put a 10mm socket adapter in the die grinder. The alternator has a 10mm hex on the end of it.





I tested at 50, 75 and max (120ish) psi. Here is the result at max psi.

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