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alternator/generator diff 120-130 1967

posted by  someone claiming to be Jim on  Sat Jan 18 09:42 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Hi Kenric,

"i did a quick search for the difference and it turns out alternator is just another name for a generator that produces alternating current (A/C)"

An alternator also has a voltage regulator, which supplies the correct amount of voltage regardless of engine speed. If I am not mistaken, a generator's output is dependent on engine speed.






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New Is it okay to jump a 122s without a battery? [120-130][1967]
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