> Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running (specifically while the > alternator is alternatiing) is a VERY unhealthy thing to do to your > alternator - potentially fatal to the alternator. "Kids - Do not attempt this > in your car " > > > "AARRRGGHHHH!" Yes it is, I meant to demonstrate that the battery isn't involved in the actual runnign of the car, not to encourage this behaviour. Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Standley cstand@u.washington.edu University of Washington http://weber.u.washington.edu/~cstand Physics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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