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Re: removing battery cable when car is running
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/24/2007 1 Reply

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Genreators and alternators can both produce higher amperage the faster they spin. So at idle the potential output is lower. A 40 amp load at idle will require more field strength than at 2500 rpm. So ... Login to read more.

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