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DETROIT DIESEL 53
SECTION 7
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND PROTECTIVE
SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
Electrical System................................................................................................................
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Battery-Charging Generator............................................................................................
7.1
Battery-Charging Generator Regulator .........................................................................
7.1.1
7.3
Starting Motor
7.0
Shop Notes - Trouble Shooting - Specifications - Service Tools ............................
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
their electrical equipment operation and maintenance
A typical engine electrical system generally consists of
manuals. The manuals may be obtained from United
a starting motor, a battery-charging generator
Delco Division, or from the Technical Literature
(alternator). a transistor combination voltage regula-
Section, Delco-Remy Division of General Motors
tor. current regulator and cutout relay to protect the
Corporation, Anderson, Indiana.
electrical system, a storage battery and the necessary
wiring.
In most instances, repairs and overhaul work on
electrical equipment should he referred to an
Additional equipment such as an engine protective
authorized repair station of the manufacturer of the
system may also be included.
equipment. Replacement parts for electrical equipment
should be ordered through the equipment manufactur-
Detailed information on maintenance and repair of
er s outlets, since these parts are not normally stocked
the specific types of electrical equipment can be found
by Detroit Diesel Allison. For electrical equipment
in the service manuals and bulletins issued by the
manufactured by Delco-Remy Division. repair service
equipment manufacturer. Information regarding
and parts are available through United Delco Division
equipment manufactured by the Delco-Remy Division
branches and repair stations.
of General Motors Corporation may be obtained from
March. 1973
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