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MetroMPG · 03-14-2012, 08:23 PM

Does the alternator even care what size pulley is on it? Won't it just strengthen the field current to compensate for reduced RPM?

If that's the case, except at very low alternator RPM, I don't believe there's anything to be saved by underdriving the alternator.

03-14-2012, 08:23 PM	#185 (permalink)
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