Re: [T3] DBB alternator

[Jens Vagelpohl <jens@type4.org>]

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On Mar 24, 2005, at 6:13, Russ Wolfe wrote:
> One thing I happened to think about in this pro/con session on
> generators verses alternators. And this will only work on a carbed
> engine.
> Try and push start your car with no battery in it with an alternator.
> You can't do it.
> But if you can get your engine spinning at about 1000 rpm with a
> generator, your engine will start.
> An alternator has to have voltage to get it jump started working.
> Generators don't.

You have to admit, push starting a car without the battery in it is 
somewhat of an odd situation and doesn't really represent a suitable 
argument ;)

jens

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