It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the deep chill of winter or the heat of summer, on a work truck, emergency vehicle, or personal rig—the last thing a driver wants to see or hear are dim headlights ...

Introduced in August 1964, Ford's first-generation Model 1G alternator was a real step up in reliability and current output compared to the old-school generators it replaced. Originally available in ...

When it comes time for your 5.0 Mustang’s alternator to buy the farm, you don’t have to settle for the corner store rebuild. Buying a rebuilt alternator from a chain store is often hit and miss, ...

If you've ever wondered how your car's battery stays charged, wonder no more. I cracked open a junkyard alternator and recorded the wonders that lie within in the second installation of our new video ...

In the early muscle-car days, an alternator capable of 60 amps was considered more than enough to handle the meager electrical demands of a point-triggered ignition system, a 20-amp defroster fan, and ...

Production cars began using alternators in the 1960s. As part of the electrical system, alternators made it possible for cars to use higher voltage, and led the way to the modern car charging system.

Your alternator quietly does more than keep the battery topped up. It turns the engine’s rotation into a steady flow of electrical power that keeps every modern system in your car alive, from fuel ...

A common problem exists when driving automotive alternators via motors. In the process of attempting to regulate the charging voltage of a low battery, the alternator shaft torque usually exceeds the ...