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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Jan 21, 2018

An Image Of A Properly Designed High Amp Alternator

Note the 1/4" aluminum plate bolted onto the rear of this 7074 Ford 100 amp alternator The plate has 12 rectifiers (diodes) These are negative rectifiers Unseen within the case are 12 positive re...
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myredracer
Explorer II
Jan 23, 2018
So what do you do for fun in your spare time, lol?

Interesting for tech types! Made me run out to my garage to look at the alternators on a couple of 60s era cars I'm working on. Neither have exposed shafts (whew) and both are well ventilated.

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