Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Why Do I Keep Killing Alternators?
I did a LS2 swap in my ‘54 Belair. The engine came from an ‘05 GTO. It has a modest stereo system operating on a 10-amp fuse. It has a 16-inch cooling fan that operates on a 30-amp fuse and it will blow a 20-amp fuse if I try one. It also has Vintage Air A/C and all
How to Troubleshoot a Noisy Alternator
There are some vehicle functions we can probably live without. A properly working charging system isn’t one of them. Among the various common charging system problems you might encounter, one is a noisy alternator. Here are some common causes of alternator noise. 1. Alternator Belt Problems An excessively worn or loose alternator belt can produce foreign
Quick Tech: Why is My Car Battery Not Holding a Charge?
It’s one of the most-searched automotive questions on the internet. It’s also one of the most-common reader questions we get here at OnAllCylinders. “Why won’t my battery hold a charge?” Truth is, it might not be your battery’s fault at all. It could actually be a problem within your vehicle’s charging system at large. We realize




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