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Old 11-12-2008, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by strictlypersonl View Post
Yes, the shunt is a fail-safe alternative to the light filament. One thing to note is because of the lower-current draw of the bulb, sometimes it's necessary to initiate charging by revving the engine above 2000 rpm. Once initiated, it's fine.
Dang, we should include that as a bonus question on the "So You Think You Know Your ERA" final exam....
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