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Re: Diode in alternator system
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Posted by Jon H on March 05, 2005 at 13:35:16 from (69.26.16.69):
In Reply to: Re: Diode in alternator system posted by jakej on March 05, 2005 at 07:52:37:
The diode is used on a gasoline engine converted to a Delco 10-12SI alternator. It is only used to prevent a backflow of power from the alternator's #1 exciter terminal to to the ignition coil,when the ignition coil and alternator exciter wire are connected to the same ignition switch terminal. It will do nothing for a slow electrical drain when the machine is parked. You need to find and repair the offending electrical device causing the drain.
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