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Old 06-23-2014, 11:35 AM   #39
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That's an interesting idea. I had to shim the pulley 1/8" so the belt alignment was good. I wonder if I could find a fan that has an 1/8" high hub and remove the shim.
The alternator guys said this.
"Actually the best place is at the rear where the rectifier is. Keeping the diodes and stator cool is the key. Do not put an external fan on the front. a cooling duct would be ok."
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