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EdKiefer · 11-12-2010, 12:55 PM

Also a starter motor is geared way down so it has the power,TQ to turn the engine few 100 rpm. Alternator is not able to do this .As mention above amp usage is completely different, much higher on starter motor .

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EdKiefer EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Also a starter motor is geared way down so it has the power,TQ to turn the engine few 100 rpm. Alternator is not able to do this .As mention above amp usage is completely different, much higher on starter motor .