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. I forgot to answer up about the Windows Swap File... That is temporary space used on the hard drive to "swap" a program into and out of memory. You can run several things at one time, but most often there are things on your computer that are "open" but not actively running. Swap Space is...

. Agreed. That would be plenty of space for sure.

. I wouldn't load up the storage drive with TM's if it is that small. You will need that space for the Windows swap file and to keep the operating system happy. Look for a USB connection on anything you buy. Then you won't be restricted on drive space... I have a couple terabyte USB sticks...

. On a phone, TM's are pretty miserable. I went to the local Goodwill Technology Center and bought the oldest computer I could find. Maybe $30. I think it was running Windows 95 at the time. Dumped all my TM's onto it, and that machine does nothing but open PDFs. Don't have it connected to...

. Because they don't teach themselves... That you are looking through the books is a GOOD thing. I have grumbled and said bad words and been generally grumpy trying to find the information you (me, I) are looking for in these TM's. The more you use them, the better you get at using them...

. Yes. What you are doing is removing the potential for sound. With nothing but the little brass bushings supporting the shaft - if you hear a squeak - you have a worn bushing. Yes, you could squirt WD-40 on the shaft but all you are doing is prolonging the problem.

. mgFray is definitely "spot on" about repairing before the bearings inside get "egg shaped" and the armature hits the stators (fields) inside. You can just about hear the dollars flying out the window when that happens. A good generator / alternator rebuild shop should be able to replace the...