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dcb · 08-19-2008, 10:17 AM

Sure Mod, Your unmodified alternator is driven off the engine. If you turn off the engine then the Alternator and the water pump and all the engine accessories stop turning also.

08-19-2008, 10:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
dcb needs more cowbell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ÿ Posts: 5,038 pimp mobile - '81 suzuki gs 250 t 90 day: 96.29 mpg (US) schnitzel - '01 Volkswagen Golf TDI 90 day: 53.56 mpg (US) Thanks: 158 Thanked 269 Times in 212 Posts	Sure Mod, Your unmodified alternator is driven off the engine. If you turn off the engine then the Alternator and the water pump and all the engine accessories stop turning also. __________________ WINDMILLS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY!!!