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04-03-2009, 01:27 PM | #1 | |
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Alternator placement
Why is the alternator on any vehicle on the opposite side as the battery?
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Re: Alternator placement
It doesn't matter what side its on. They usually put the battery on the same side as the starter (or wherever its closer) so the big starter cable is as short as it can be.
But the alternator and battery placement is more of a function of space limitations. They put them where they logically have the most room. Here are shots of my cars: 73 Impala 454. The battery is just out of frame on the left of the photo: 96 Impala SS. (not mine, but similar): 98 F150. The battery is on the left and the alternator is just left of center:
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Re: Alternator placement
Belatted thanks for the replies guys!
I need to start checking the threads I started from my profile, since I don't find them in my usercp!
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Re: Alternator placement
Don't feel bad CL8. It could be worse. For example on some GM cars the battery is under the rear passenger seat or worse yet in a place where it is hard to service or replace like on the Dodge Stratos models.
Here is one that has the battery on the opposite side of the engine compartment. The alternator is located at the area of the passenger side strut tower. This pic is a '02 Olds Alero with 3400 V6.
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Re: Alternator placement
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It seems a bit strange at first but it makes a lot of sense.... it helps to reduce the nose-heavy weight bias found in many front-engine cars (for better handling) reduces engine compartment clutter and battery heat-soaking. |
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05-03-2009, 06:41 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Alternator placement
Yes I do get e-mail notifications, but I don't check that e-mail too often.
I have been relying on clicking user cp when I log in. I guess I will change where I look for replies. and check my profile. Thanks, cl8
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