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Old 07-21-2011, 06:03 PM   #49 (permalink)
ConnClark
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Well after a little research into these clutched alternators I found that they are just free wheeling clutches. They only disconnect the alternator when its spinning faster than the pulley, This was done to save wear and tear on the belts and tensioners not to save fuel.
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