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   From: see@thesig.net   
      
   > No, ONE a shorted diode would cause huge currents in the winding   
   > connected to that phase.  Two shorted diodes on the same   
   > phase would cause huge DC currents and blow the fusible link.   
   >   
   > Jon   
      
   Ah. Then might be one shorted diode... Should probably upgrade alternator to   
   a higher-amp one that can handle the car's load more easily.   
      
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