The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

A lot has changed since '65-'73 Mustangs first rolled off the Ford assembly lines. Back then, there wasn't much to worry about regarding power accessories-a radio, a heater blower, conventional ...

Tallahassee, Florida Your friend is basing his opinion on old information. I have installed original-style alternators, internally regulated with remote sensing, and ...

No matter how good your battery-powered saw or drill is, sometimes you need a plug-in tool to get the job done. Don’t have an AC receptacle nearby? Well, if you have a truck, you already have most of ...

In years past the thought of wiring a street rod would strike fear in the heart of many hot rodders. Fifty years ago wiring a street rod generally involved finding an accurate schematic, a generic ...

Modern automotive alternators have a voltage regulator built into them. Typical car alternators generate the field using a DC current through slip rings. The field current is much smaller than the ...

Retrofitting a modern alternator and then wiring it accordingly is possible, but that often involves certain mounting adaptations, depending on the applications you are merging. Instead of suffering ...

Windmills aren't to be tilted at; they can drive drills, polish glass, saw wood and pound metal -- not to mention generate electricity. So, should you find yourself broken down in the middle of ...