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10-01-2007, 01:21 PM
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alternator rectifier smoothing
I was wondering if the average GM alternater uses a capacitor to smooth the output of the rectifier. Is a fully rectified wave enough for charging the battery or does it need to be smoothed out?
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10-01-2007, 02:19 PM
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Re: alternator rectifier smoothing
I'm not sure about the GM stuff, although they never miss an opportunity to save 2 cents, so I guess they're just rectified.
I think most alternators are simply a fully rectified wave, but I'm no expert.
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10-02-2007, 12:56 PM
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Re: alternator rectifier smoothing
thanks a bunch!!
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10-02-2007, 08:03 PM
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Re: alternator rectifier smoothing
I would agree. I have rebuilt many GM alternators, and none use a capacitor.
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