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Old 08-30-2001, 11:25 PM   #6
M. A. Dockter
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Oil in the alt. would do it for sure, especially if the oil has a bunch of dirt and grim in it. That'll get between the components inside the alternator that turn the rotation into electicity, and totally ruin it's ability to charge the battery. That also can't be too good for the bearings....
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