fusible link questions

[Clarence L.Snyder]

David A. Cooley wrote:
> 
> At 12:45 PM 2/6/99 -0800, you wrote:
> 
> >> >
> >Ford used 2 alternators on some Lincolns; one was 110 volts and used for
> >the rear window heater. What did they change in the alternator to do this?
> >
> 
> Just the wiring...
> You can buy a box that hooks up to the alternator on most cars that
> provides 110VAC for running power tools remotely, while still charging the
> battery.
> 
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You get 110 VDC only, and cannot charge the battery at the same time -
sorry. To get 110 VAC and still charge the battery you need an inverter.
I've got one in my van for my computer, and one I can put in the van for
power tool use - 1500 VA so it REALLY makes the alternator work at full
load.