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Old 03-13-2013, 06:50 PM   #6
Tom Wesenberg
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Default Re: not run in years-do's and don't's

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"Does the grease in the water pump keep it from leaking coolant?
I heard something about "polarizing" the generator. Is that a factor right now. "

Yes, and yes.
The grease helps to seal the lead packing rings, as well as lubricate the shaft.
Just jump the 2 cutout terminals for 1 second to be sure the generator has magnetism.
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