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Re: Alternator one way clutch
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/1/2013

It was used most in Diesels. As the diesel engine stops suddenly when turn off, the mass of the alternator rotor keep turning, putting a sudden load to the belt, making it chirp very loud, and also extra tension to the tensioner. But more and more you find it ... Login to read more.