It will pass by the starter where the battery cable is attached. It does not go
through the starter. if it did, it would spin. Did you know if the battery
voltage is higher than the output of the generator, it will motor, meaning it
will spin as a motor. Any DC motor can be made into a generator by spinning it
fast enough to
produce more voltage that what the battery has. This does not apply to
alternators which produce AC and then is recitfied to DC. I hope this helps.
Dave P wrote:
> Good morning list,
>
> I asked the list for some help a few weeks ago while I was visiting my
>parents. I was working on his '55 Nomad, 327/th400, and it wasn't charging.
>I've checked the alternator, replaced the voltage regulator, and the battery
>received a good charging (outside the car) I received lots of responses and to
>those folks...THANKS.
>
> One question that never got answered and has me puzzled is "How does the
>charge from the alternator get to the battery?" Does it pass through the
>starter, or is it just magic? My dad and I are stumped. The car still isn't
>charging.
>
> any suggestions? Please help. It's no fun cruising then asking for a jump!---
>
> Dave P
> '51 project
> '53 part-time project
>
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