Alternator & Regulator: Description

All models are equipped with either a 50-amp (models without A/C) or 60-amp (models with A/C) alternator. An Integrated Circuit (IC) voltage regulator is mounted inside alternator. See Figure.

Regulator components are enclosed in a solid mold. Voltage regulator and brush holder assemblies are attached to slip ring end frame. Two brushes carry current through 2 slip rings to a field coil mounted on rotor. Stator windings, assembled inside a laminated core, form part of alternator frame assembly. A rectifier bridge containing 10 diodes is connected to stator windings.

In the charge indicator light circuit, a diode monitors alternating voltage at the stator. When monitored voltage and charging voltage are equal, the charge indicator light is turned off.