<VV> Alternators without connections

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Actually, I think that would be ironic, as I understand that , providing 
an alternator hasn't been "excited" it will spin and do nothing 
whatever, The inclusion of a light could "excite" the alternator. What 
happens then? Lon

Jim Simpson wrote:

> 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.
>
> How about a compromise?  Just hang an automobile lamp across the 
> terminals.  It will present a modest load to bleed off any high 
> voltages present but certainly won't draw enough current to matter 
> otherwise.
>
> Jim Simpson, Group Corvair
>
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