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Old 12-02-11, 22:49
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Originally Posted by Lynn Eades View Post
The fan on them is symetrical (like a siren fan) most alternators have an asymetrical fan ( for example Bosch alternators often have 3 larger blades on one side, balanced by four smaller ones on the other) because of this they "sing" Maybe you have spent too long at the range, using "Bilsom" in your ears. I'm sure other ex eme mechs know what i'm talking about.
Lynn,

My hearing is not that bad, you originally described the generator as a "siren", would hardly say it is anything like that, the multiblade engine fan made more noise. Are you actually familiar with this particular CAV generator?

Did not spend time on the ranges either.
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