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Re: 01 ohms unwanted resistance? VD testing
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 6/14/2025

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Dan, hello. If the alternator output is 40 amps, with .01 ohms unwanted resistance at corroded junction block, the VD is .4 volts. P = I^R, so initial I^R dissipation at the corroded junction is 16 w... Login to read more.