awpptdt
Senior Member
- Joined
- Nov 7, 2010
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- 167
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- U.S.A.
- Vessel Name
- Donnchaidh
- Vessel Make
- Marine Trader 40' sedan
I am putting a 100 amp GM alternator on my engine and I understand that the (#1) spade terminal must be switched. The question is do you switch it on just to excite the alternator or is it switched on the whole time the engine is running? Thanks. J.T.Duncan