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Old 12-22-2010, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ronbo View Post
I think it's out of fear of having that much current inside the passenger compartment more than anything.
I agree with that. But the real current is only flowing for a couple of minutes after you have started the car, then the needle drifts back to just an amp or two above zero -- whether you've got the old Ford POS 55amp alternator like mine or one of the new fangled killer 100+ amp alternators.
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