In a message dated 3/13/01 1:24:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, fisher@hctc.net
writes:
> I have an AC Delco alternator, checked to be sure that it is good, and
> it
> keeps draining my battery. My car won't start properly, and it runs
> badly. I've looked up the archives and can't find enough details to cover
> my particular problem. I have TWO large brown wires, and the small brown
> with yellow tracer.
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Are you sure the battery is good? If it is shorted, it will not take a
charge, and it WILL destroy the alternator. Even if it is fairly new, have
it tested, or use a specific gravity tester to see if it is good.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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