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Subject:      Re: Ramona Rests

>I'm not sure your diagnoses is right here.  The easiest test for any gen/alt
>is to lift the battery positive while the engine is running.  If she dies,
>no juice.  If it still runs, theres hope.  But this could still be a

Danger Will Robinson Danger!

On some alternators, this will blow out the internal regulator.  I know
on my 911 the manuals specifically say not to do this!  

Thom
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