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Old 01-15-2013, 02:36 PM   #14
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Reminder: One of the weak links in a high output alternator system are the bearings in the other items driven by the same belt/s. Many waterpumps will not take the loads involved; both the overall tension to keep the belt/s from slipping under the additional load, and the additional local tension caused by the greater hp load on the belt/s (if the pump is between the crankshaft & alternator in the direction of rotation)
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