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Old 12-07-2020, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ard View Post
Do a google search:


Bad ground strap damage alternator


I think you may be surprised.... as the strap flexes and the voltage/current jumps around it can damage the alternator.


Sure the alt may be bad, but the strap might explain the 'correlation w the bump' part.


just a wag.

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Ok, thanks for the information. Well, in any event, it was nearing the end of it's lifespan so I'm ok with getting it replaced.
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