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Kuan 09-10-2002 03:24 PM
How much armstrength does it take to turn an alternator?
 
Do you suppose I can take an alternator, find a way to gain a mechanical advantage and use it to recharge a dead battery?

Kuan

Glen 09-10-2002 04:01 PM
Well...
 
You could, but why? Just go down to Costco, SAM'S Club, etc...and buy a small battery charger for $39.99. ;)

speedy300Dturbo 09-10-2002 05:46 PM
Or you could stick an impact wrench on the alternator and just let 'er rip! Whee!

mushedroom 09-10-2002 06:14 PM
sounds like you're trying to save money...but what if you screw up the alternator...spend the 39.99 for the battery charger that's what i did...
why would you want to make a simple thing so complex?

G-Benz 09-10-2002 06:38 PM
I suppose if you got a bicycle pump and pumped real hard and fast, you could recharge an evacuated AC system too!;)

Man! You are getting more like your avatar!!! :p

Jim Anderson 09-10-2002 06:48 PM
You could use the pull starter off a lawn mower:D


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