In the mid '70s, GM began offering its SI-series (Systems Integrated) alternators, which not only delivered more amperage but did away with the externally mounted voltage regulator and its messy ...

Do you own a '69-or-earlier Mopar musclecar? Unless it has already been upgraded, the charging system consists of the old "weak sister" single-field alternator and its accompanying mechanical ...

For the most part, it’s simple. Your car or truck has a battery, it supplies electricity to the bits that need it, and that’s all you care about. Until something goes wrong or you want to do something ...

A dead battery rarely acts alone. When a vehicle refuses to start, most people blame freezing temperatures or an old battery and move on. But a failing alternator often sits behind the scenes, quietly ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially ...