Dear Mr Alternatorman, I have a 1995 Chevy 1-ton van (5.7L), was wondering which model of alternator I would have? I am thinking the voltage reg. is bad.
You can attach a line with a potentiometer to the voltage sense pin, this will let you increase the voltage output. You can also replace your voltage regulator with an adjustable model.
You could have a bad rectifier, a bad ground connection, or a bad plug connection. I would try adding a ground cable directly from the battery negative to your alternator case, then replacing the bridge rectifier.
hi my alt is charging, but the volt gauge is fluctuating from 14/12/16 ect… could the rectifier be bad, or a diode?, its a newer alt but is charging, thanks for help, it is a gm delco remy 1992 gmc 4×4 350ci
Same as a GM Holden commodore 2008 omega v6 alloy tech engine alternator .. Cost new $800 au here in Australia . I just replaced one in daughters car .. I’m going to use your cud to try and rebuild her old one .. Do you have an email so I can send pictures ??
actually nevermind, I think my alternator is inadequate for high output duty since its casing is really small. I’ll probably just save up for a proper H/O alt
does your company have a limited selection to the vehicles you listed? i have a 2003 corolla and i want to try to upgrade my 80 amp alternator to a 130~160 amp alt via rebuild save on costs. i’m wondering if you can point me in the right direction because google has not been fruitful for me.
Yes, we have a number upgrade kits and parts available. All it involves is upgrading the bridge rectifier and stator. For the CS144 we have a pre-assembled dual rectifier rear housing complete with stator. We also have the Quicktifier for upgrading alternators that don’t have a heavy duty rectifier available.
This a good video of Basic auto alternator workings. REMEMBER we are heading towards the totally electric engine.Put allthis in your pipe and smoke it. ProfessorRonnie Redford.
no, tonto los amperios lo producen el estator y el rotor el puente rectificador es para producir d.c si quieres mas amperios pon un alternador mas grande
Since alternators use a bridge rectifier with diodes to convert the AC current to DC current, can I just remove the bridge rectifier and then use the AC current that the alternator puts out to power home tools and light bulbs, etc.? If this is the case, what voltage would the alternator be putting out? Thanks in advance for a quick response. And thank you for this very informative video. Keep it up!
Alternators make AC current just like what comes out of the electrical outlet at home. Then they use a bridge rectifier with diodes to convert the AC current to DC current for the vehicles battery & electrical system
hi i am told that it is possible to get massive ac voltage out of an alternator by rewinding it some how.would you know as i am researching plasma ignition which requires a high as possible ac voltage thank you
How all alternators work are basicly the same but how they are put together may be different. Also some have internal voltage regulators and some have external voltage regulators. Some of the later alternators even work with the vehicles engine management computer to tell it to change fuel output based on how much load the alternator is putting on the motor. The higher output an alternator goes the greater load it puts on the motor.
Dear Mr Alternatorman, I have a 1995 Chevy 1-ton van (5.7L), was wondering which model of alternator I would have? I am thinking the voltage reg. is bad.
You can attach a line with a potentiometer to the voltage sense pin, this will let you increase the voltage output. You can also replace your voltage regulator with an adjustable model.
i have a high output cs144 in a 1996 . i was wondering what i need to set my voltage to a higher set point than 14.7 maybe somewhere around 16 volts
You either have a Delco DR44G or a Bosch type alternator. We have parts available at our site, there is a link in the video description.
what Alternator is in a 06 GMC SIERRA 1500 ?? can i get a rebuild kit for it ?? if so where ??????
You could have a bad rectifier, a bad ground connection, or a bad plug connection. I would try adding a ground cable directly from the battery negative to your alternator case, then replacing the bridge rectifier.
hi my alt is charging, but the volt gauge is fluctuating from 14/12/16 ect… could the rectifier be bad, or a diode?, its a newer alt but is charging, thanks for help, it is a gm delco remy 1992 gmc 4×4 350ci
i like your video it learn me something
yes, it is info@qsalts.com
Same as a GM Holden commodore 2008 omega v6 alloy tech engine alternator .. Cost new $800 au here in Australia . I just replaced one in daughters car .. I’m going to use your cud to try and rebuild her old one .. Do you have an email so I can send pictures ??
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actually nevermind, I think my alternator is inadequate for high output duty since its casing is really small. I’ll probably just save up for a proper H/O alt
does your company have a limited selection to the vehicles you listed? i have a 2003 corolla and i want to try to upgrade my 80 amp alternator to a 130~160 amp alt via rebuild save on costs. i’m wondering if you can point me in the right direction because google has not been fruitful for me.
Yes, we have a number upgrade kits and parts available. All it involves is upgrading the bridge rectifier and stator. For the CS144 we have a pre-assembled dual rectifier rear housing complete with stator. We also have the Quicktifier for upgrading alternators that don’t have a heavy duty rectifier available.
can you rebuild your stock alt into a high output alternator?
I corrected my amp draw problem. Had to step up to a 140amp alternator.
This a good video of Basic auto alternator workings. REMEMBER we are heading towards the totally electric engine.Put allthis in your pipe and smoke it. ProfessorRonnie Redford.
no, tonto los amperios lo producen el estator y el rotor el puente rectificador es para producir d.c si quieres mas amperios pon un alternador mas grande
the bridge rectifier connects to the bridge rectifier and the bridge rectifier is a bridge rectifier I love the bridge rectifier!
You rebuild alternators like a boss!
thanks for posting
so if i want more amps, i replace with a bigger bridge rectifier?
Very good video. Thanks for posting.
Why are alternators AC if everything in a car is DC?
Don’t you lose efficiency having to convert from AC to DC?
How much energy loss is there in the conversion from AC to DC?
where do i buy the parts for rebuilding alternator
Since alternators use a bridge rectifier with diodes to convert the AC current to DC current, can I just remove the bridge rectifier and then use the AC current that the alternator puts out to power home tools and light bulbs, etc.? If this is the case, what voltage would the alternator be putting out? Thanks in advance for a quick response. And thank you for this very informative video. Keep it up!
Awesome man. So helpful. Keep the bids comming
buy one
how do you know if regulator or rectifier did go?
cheers thnx 4 the video
Some you cant just take apart like that they are pressed together into the bearings.
how to check the stator with those 3 wires if it’s ok?thnx
Thanks for posting this. I learned a lot!
Cool stuff!!…Can you do one for a 98 ford contour!? I have one collecting dust…pretty sure it just needs a new alternator. 🙂
The leads that come off the stator are AC current. Most alternators have three sets of windings.
Alternators make AC current just like what comes out of the electrical outlet at home. Then they use a bridge rectifier with diodes to convert the AC current to DC current for the vehicles battery & electrical system
great video and thanks for taking the time to do this!
car alternators only put out a dc current man
hi i am told that it is possible to get massive ac voltage out of an alternator by rewinding it some how.would you know as i am researching plasma ignition which requires a high as possible ac voltage thank you
How all alternators work are basicly the same but how they are put together may be different. Also some have internal voltage regulators and some have external voltage regulators. Some of the later alternators even work with the vehicles engine management computer to tell it to change fuel output based on how much load the alternator is putting on the motor. The higher output an alternator goes the greater load it puts on the motor.
i was wandering in the inside is it all the same in cars or different cuz i am having problems with my car
Good walkthrough. Very informative and thorough.
Thanks for posting.
Dallasgoldbug
Nice video man. Do you think its possible for a user(i do know a fair bit about this stuff) to repair the bearings in the alternator?
that was gr8…i liked the way to was explaining…..we need more of that stuff boss…and thank you
nice vid thanks
You can find parts on our web site at alternatorparts.comm. The heavy duty rectifier shown in the video is $49.95
nice walkthrough…quick question how much does the replacement part cost?