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Ford Dual Alternators
Does anyone have any experience with the dual alternator system used by Ford on their E-series diesels? I am looking for information on how they operate and how to go about replacing them with a single aftermarket alternator. Under what conditions do each of the alternators function? How does...- dlehman
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- Forum: Automotive electrical & sensor engineering
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Volumetric Efficiency
Is there a simple way of determining volumetric efficiency of an engine without requiring thousands of dollars high tech equipment? Links to any good information about v.e. would be greatly appreciated.- dlehman
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- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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Inter-Battery Discharge
Assume that we have two automotive starting type batteries, one discharged to 10.5V and the other fully charged at 12.5V. 2/0 type SGX cable is used to connect them to a three-way battery selector switch, 10-ft for each battery. If these two batteries are connected in parallel by the battery...- dlehman
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- Forum: Battery engineering
