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Old 05-07-2015, 07:17 AM   #1
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What you were smelling was the main drive belt as the alternator was seizing.

Pull the drive belt and see if the engine will turn over.
+1 Credit to Jake for making the right call early on.
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Old 05-07-2015, 07:24 AM   #2
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Do some of these model alternators have a break away clutch at the pulley in case this happens?
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