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Originally Posted by brucepick
You have to remember that the mechanical load of an alternator (or generator) is basically proportional to the amount of power being use at the alternator's output. If there's zero output, the alt's mechanical load on the engine will be very low indeed, just bearings and belt flex resistance etc.
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So are you saying that if you disconnect the alternator output from the battery, the alternator will see no electircal load, and therefor exert little to no mechanical load on the engine?
Is it safe (for the alternator) to have the alternator output wire disconnected as long as it doesn't touch anything to cause a fire or short circuit?