Its probably better for the new brushes if it doesn't have to charge really hard right off the bat but its not the end of the world. You could always run jumper cables from your other car to the flatter battery and let the other car bring up the charge. On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Todd Brown <dermultivan@hotmail.com> wrote: > Installing alternator tonight. Any thoughts on this, or is it a non-issue? > Thanks, > Todd > > > > From: Todd Brown > Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:32 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Fully-charged battery for alternator install? > > > I read something recently in the archives referencing a fully-charged > battery when installing a new alternator. I have a new battery but it has > been a bit depleted by a worn-out alternator. A rebuilt one is on the way, > and I was curious if current wisdom recommends that I put the battery on a > charger before installing the replacement alt? Or would it by OK to let the > new alt charge the battery? > > Thanks! > > ToddB > 91 Westy Weekender > 94 Audi 90CSQ > 07 Beetle Conv >
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