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Simple Alternator Check.

posted by  B.C. on  Tue Dec 3 14:00 CST 2002
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When you hear the squeal again, drop off electrical load and see if the noise changes. Drop headlights, heater fan, and any other heavy current user. Just a few seconds. If the noise drops check the belt tension and then the condition of the brushes and slip rings.

Good Luck,

Bob

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