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Alternator & Regulator: Description

Mitsubishi alternator is a 50-amp, conventional 3-phase, self-rectifying type unit, containing 6 main diodes, a smaller diode trio, and a case-mounted Integrated Circuit (IC) regulator. A charge indicator light in the instrument panel indicates charging system malfunctions. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Charging System Wiring Schematic
G91H03484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.