how altenators work

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http://www.alternatorparts.com/understa ... nators.htm

http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical ... wire.shtml

http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical ... sing.shtml

http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical ... remy.shtml

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/alternator.htm/printable

http://www.misterfixit.com/alterntr.htm

http://www.powerbase-auto.co.uk/alternators.htm

The excitor wire on # 1 terminal of the alternator starts the alternator charging on a 10 or 12si.
AlternatorWiringOverview-1973to1985Buick.jpg

If it's a cs130, the "L" terminal is connected to the indicator lamp.

heres a 200 amp alt for the 88-91 vettes

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... %26otn%3D4

http://stores.ebay.com/Motor-City-Reman ... ation.html


Here are a few links with some info.
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/cc ... index.html





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