Alternator & Regulator: Description

Major components of the alternator are a rotor, stator, rectifier assembly, and end housings. An external regulator controls alternator output. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Charging System Wiring Diagram

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Fig 2: Exploded View of Alternator

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