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Old 02-25-2008, 02:48 PM
scott19_68 scott19_68 is offline
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Originally Posted by pimpernell View Post
I would be very cautious about using battery cables directly connected to the alternator. If a lead were to slip off, or short out against the alternator casing you can fry the alternator diodes very quickly.
Good point - I'll just attach the negative side only since that is the current path that I fear has excessive resistance.
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