There are three main components in a charging system—the battery, the alternator/generator and the voltage regulator—and their functions can be likened to those of a fuel system. The fuel used ...

low-amp charging system that required minimal upkeep. The pre-1970 Mopars were equipped with a low-maintenance adjustable analog voltage regulator, but with the progression from a breaker-point to ...

There are four basic elements to a Mustang’s charging system—battery, alternator, voltage regulator, and the wiring harness that ties it all together. Before you take your Mustang’s ammeter ...

The regulator-rectifier plays a huge role in keeping a motorcycle’s electrical system running ... show signs of under-voltage (less than 13V) If the battery is new or known to be in good condition but ...

We’ll address the charging system first. A common problem with older muscle cars occurs when the vehicle’s system voltage at idle drops to 11.5 volts (or lower) instead of the desired 14.5 volts.

Mechanical voltage regulators, as one example, can be very problematic, causing inconsistent charging and flickering ... need to get your C3’s electrical system back into solid reliability.

Its main parts are the battery, alternator and voltage regulator. If any parts of the charging system are worn, a vehicle will be hard to start or may not start at all. The battery stores the ...