<VV> Alternator question

[Frank DuVal]

NO!!!!

If the alternator does produce current for any reason, and it should not 
with no field circuit, then you have shorted the output! This will cause 
failure in short  (also no pun intended, but it works!) order.

Never short the output of a generator or alternator unless you want 
smoked parts. Especially a generator since they will self excite under 
most circumstances.

JVHRoberts at aol.com wrote:

> 
>the potential exists. <no pun intended!> At least connect the output  
>terminal and ground to each other if you're going to run it otherwise  disconnected. 
> 
>In a message dated 4/11/2006 8:36:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
>akinzelm at greatnortherncorp.com writes:
>
>Guys,
>I need to run an engine out of the car.  Will the  alternator be damaged if 
>the engine is running with no wiring attached to the  alternator?
>Thanks,
>Andy K.
>
>
> 
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