<VV> Alternators without connections

[CorvairEd at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/13/2006 3:43:27 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
JVHRoberts at aol.com writes:

I've  watched the debate go back and forth over if it is safe/a  good  
idea/sanitary/immoral to leave an alternator disconnected  while  
testing an engine or if it should be shorted out to prevent  
lightening  bolts from zapping every living creature in the  area.




Jim,
I've run probably a hundred Corvair engines with the alternator not hooked  up
 and haven't yet blown one out or caused any electrical arcs.  Let's not  
create problems where there are none.  

Ed Corson  (CORSA member)
Inland Empire Corvair  Club