Mike South wrote:

> Also there's the drive-by-information factor--if there is some reason
> to avoid using a discharged battery with a new alternator I would like
> to know it--if I know the reason for it, I'm much more likely to
> remember the fact.  (For example if there is a break-in period where
> it's best if it's not taxed as much or whatever.)

The Googles aren't much help. It's gotta be something like the brushes
need a little break-in before they fully seat, otherwise high current
will cause spot heating.

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Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
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