MOTORCRAFT (AUTOLITE) With Separate Regulator: Description

Alternator is belt driven from engine. Current is supplied from Alternator-Regulator system to rotating field of alternator through two brushes to two slip rings. Power is produced in form of alternating current which is rectified to direct current by six diodes (eight diodes in 61 amp. alternator). Alternator regulator automatically adjusts alternator field current to maintain alternator output voltage within prescribed limits to correctly charge battery.