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LP Engine G430 (3.0L)
Charging System
CHARGING SYSTEM
General Description
The alternator is an electrical and mechanical
components driven by a belt from engine rotation. It is
used to charge the storage battery during the engine
operation. The alternator is cooled by an external fan
mounted behind the pulley. The fan pulls air through
the holes in the back of the alternator. The air exits the
front of the alternator, cooling it in the process. The
Daewoo CS-121 series also has an internal fan. This
fan is mounted on the rotor. This fan pulls air through
the holes in the back of the alternator to cool the
rectifier bridge and regulator. The air exits the front of
the alternator.
The alternator converts mechanical and magnetic
energy to alternating current (AC) and voltage. This
process is done by rotating a direct current (DC)
electromagnetic field (rotor) inside a three phase
stator. The alternating current and voltage (generated
by the stator) are changed to direct current by a three
phase, full wave rectifier system using six
silicone rectifier diodes. Some alternators have three
exciter diodes or a diode trio. They rectify the current
needed to start the charging process. Direct current
flows to the alternator output terminal.
A solid state regulator is installed in or on the back of
the alternator. Two brushes conduct current, through
two slip rings, to the rotor field. Some alternators have
a capacitor mounted on them. The capacitor protects
the rectifier from high voltages. It also
suppresses electrical noise through a radio, if
equipped.
The alternator is connected to the battery through the
ignition switch for alternator turn on . Therefore,
alternator excitation occurs when the switch is turned
on.
Alternators
The alternators used on these engines have three
phase, full-wave, rectified output. They are the brush
type. Refer to the Alternator Coverage chart for
detailed systems operation information
Daewoo CS-121 Alternator
Mico K1 Enclosed Alternator
ALTERNATOR COVERAGE
Alternator
Manufacturer/
Part Number
Series
D167411
Daewoo/CS-121
D187478
MICO/K1 Sealed
IDES081P
IDES082P