should it be hot
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should it be hot
I have been having problems with a whine that sounded like it was coming from the alternator, but it seems to run fine. (except for the rpm's moving up and down for some reason) But today I drove it a little after a sea foam treatment and popped the hood I touched the alternator and man it was HOT burnt my darn hand. Do they get really hot or have I found my problem.
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They do get hot, but I think that's a little excessive.
Before you jump on the alternator, get your battery tested real well.
When the battery is going bad, or is discharged, it makes the Alternator output at 100% of rated Amperage. These alternators are not designed to put out more than 70% consistently without burning themselves up... so if you have a weak/bad battery then you still might be able to save your alternator.
Good luck.
Before you jump on the alternator, get your battery tested real well.
When the battery is going bad, or is discharged, it makes the Alternator output at 100% of rated Amperage. These alternators are not designed to put out more than 70% consistently without burning themselves up... so if you have a weak/bad battery then you still might be able to save your alternator.
Good luck.
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