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Old 05-14-2009, 08:41 PM
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My alternator froze and made it home driving 10 miles using a shoe string (sneaker type) connected to the main pulley and water pump.

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I keep a package of shoe strings in the glove compartment.
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Old 05-14-2009, 08:59 PM
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My alternator froze and made it home driving 10 miles using a shoe string (sneaker type) connected to the main pulley and water pump.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=1806686&postcount=10






I keep a package of shoe strings in the glove compartment.
THAT, my friend, is nothing short of awesome. Well done.
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Old 05-14-2009, 09:50 PM
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