DeTomaso Mailing List: December 98, Message #271

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From: "Melton, Charles P" <charles.p.melton@lmco.com>
Subject:Charging and speed
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 12:40:02 -0500

I was under the impression that a DC generator produced more
power at lower RPMs, and an AC Alternator produced more power
at higher RPMs....And that now 'a days, most all cars have alternators.

Anyone ?

CM

> ----------
> From: 	Charlie Mccall
> Reply To: 	Charlie Mccall
> Sent: 	Wednesday, December 9, 1998 2:51 AM
> To: 	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: 	Re: Serpinetine Belt question;
> 
> >>> "Brent Perry" <admiral_perry@hotmail.com> 12/08/98 07:55PM 
> belts and belt drives, are any of you having any challenges with having 
> your alternator "keeping up" at idle?
> 
> >>>No, I think you found the secret - just drive faster! At idle, with
> lights and such on my ampmeter shows a slight drain. As soon as I rev the
> engine or get above, say, 1200 rpm amp flow becomes positive again. 
> 
> Charlie McCall
> 1972 Pre-L
> #3847
> Still in France, not Pantera-less anymore!
> 
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