[Fot] Alternator Refit

[Scott Janzen]

Not sure if I have the same "Bosch" alternator as you.  Mine has a Bosch sticker on it and a number above a bar code 14824, but it also has ND stamped into the center of the rear cover (Nippon Denso).  In any case, its a small 50-55 amp unit I got at Pep Boys.  If you google "worldwide alternator 14824" it will take you to an Advance Auto Parts website with a photo of the rear of this alternator, showing the connections.  from 5 minutes on the web, it looks like there have been many variations made and sold by ND and Bosch.

The threaded stud terminal is wired directly to the battery on my car with a 4 gauge wire, though it should be wired through the kill switch, and there is a three spade connection designed for a plug connector.  You only need to connect a wire to one of those from your ignition/power switch.  If you think of the spade (male) connectors as forming a "U", with two parallel to each other and one at right angles at the bottom of the U, the ignition switch wire should go to the right hand side of the U.  I can send you a photo, but if this set-up matches yours all should be clear.  I think the other connectors are for an idiot light and I'm not sure what else.

On Jun 9, 2011, at 7:34 PM, TRDOCTOR at aol.com wrote:

I received my Bosch alternator today and while it looks like it will mount  
up ok I don't know where to put the wires.  Anyone BTDT?

Sam Clark   
Green Country Triumphs
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