It will also turn faster than it's designed to at higher engine speeds, which will lead to failure. I think it can over heat and "throw out the solder". I believe that's the phrase the old timers use. 300ly, Don ---------- > From: St. Clair, Todd <tstclair@xxxxxxx> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 12 v one mo time > Date: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 9:25 PM > > A question: > I know a lot of people say to switch to an alternator since it will charge > at idle , unlike a generator. Could you not switch to a smaller pully so > that the generator will turn faster at idle? > Just a thought > Todd |