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Usually (depending how the voltage regulation is set up), if the battery is removed, the charging voltage increases to the point that the regulator is damaged, but not always. Some of the voltage regulation circuits are designed with this in mind, and will prevent the damage. Either way, generally the alt itself is fine, it's just the regulator and rectifier that need to be replaced. Whether or not they can be replaced is a different story. It is also entirely possible that the alt. is fine. Charge the battery, and then drive the car around to see if it maintains the battery.
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Stephen
GruppeB #906
1970 911T
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