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Date:         Mon, 20 Dec 2004 07:12:16 -0500
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Stupid Alternator Question
Comments: To: Dave Chameides <docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <BDEBB028.76AB%docproteus@earthlink.net>
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This is much newer design than your studebaker.  There is a
diode tree and regulator built in.  This thing is a 3 phase
AC gennerator.  This Ac power is turned into DC, and regulated
internally.  It is wired correctly
                             Eric


Dave Chameides wrote:


>I just took the alternator out of my 83 1.6 diesel to have it rebuilt and I
>noticed that it ties in directly to the battery.  So my question is, is this
>wrong or is there some sort of device in the alternator that monitors the
>battery and tells the alternator when to charge the battery and when not to.
>In my old Studebaker (first car) I remember a regulator in between the
>alternator and the battery.
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>Dave
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