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Subject:Re: alternator installation
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:32:22 -0400
That warning is an attempt to prevent come backs. If the battery is well
enough to start the engine you are good to go.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Bill MacLachlan
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 12:41 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: alternator installation

Hi all
List wisdom & experience needed:
I'm installing a new alternator.
Label on the new alternator says have the battery fully charged before
hooking up the alternator.
My battery is low.
How critical is the warning?
Do I have to dig out the trickle charger and recharge the battery first?

thanks

Bill M
82 GL I4