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Re: Alternator burns up - severe static discharge noticed
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 10/25/2011

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Years ago the quad 4s would do this as a result of the harmonic balancer discharging static into the timing cover dowel due to static electricity generated by the belt. Is that what you're referring ... Login to read more.