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    alty question

    whats the purpose of the star shape thing on the alty, the side that has the pully on for the belt

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    Re: alty question

    cooling fan

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    Re: alty question

    is it just cooling the engine? do i need it or can i live without one?

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    Re: alty question

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    is it just cooling the engine? do i need it or can i live without one?
    Its cooling the alt itself fella. Leave it be i would.

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    Re: alty question

    looking at a alty that doesnt have one on, are they easy to fit then?

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    Re: alty question

    it doesn't necessarily have to be star shaped,it can be a plain disc with vanes on the back of it.its a centrifugal fan so if u put your hand near it while its running u should feel air blowing from it!!

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