The switch from generators to alternators was a watershed moment in automotive technology. But why -- and when -- did this ...

Q Could you explain how an alternator works and how it should be tested? I’ve had problems with my ’88 Mustang’s battery going down. I replaced the battery, but that didn’t help. The problem seems ...

Your alternator quietly does more than keep the battery topped up. It turns the engine’s rotation into a steady flow of ...

Q: Could you explain how an alternator works and how it should be tested? A: Vehicles built since the 1970s employ a belt-driven AC generator (alternator) to produce electrical power for all needed ...

The buildup of a four-wheel adventure vehicle will probably include the installation of trail and performance accessories such as a recovery winch, high intensity lights, a 1,000 watt stereo system, a ...

APS launched its Nissan Patrol product line in 2021 with 255- and 360-amp HPI alternators for the 5.6L gas engines. APS added 290- and 390-amp Ultra Performance at Idle (UPI) high output alternators ...

Classic Mustangs had marginal charging systems when they were new with amperage output ratings ranging from 38-65 amps. Most remanufactured Autolite and Motorcraft 1G alternators are 65 amps these ...