Learn how to diagnose and properly install a one-wire alternator with higher amperage in this easy-to-follow guide. Whether ...

Without battery power, your starter won't crank. Without a good, reliable starter, your engine won't start. Without your engine running, your alternator won't turn. And without your alternator turning ...

Yes, in most cases you should replace your car's serpentine belt when replacing the alternator. It's just much simpler to do ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially ...

When assessing your street rod's charging system, it's important to understand how an alternator works and what other factors may affect its performance. Simply put, alternators are converters. They ...

Car Craft recently took a big leap forward in performance with our 1972 "Low Dollar Dart" project car, when we switched from 2.91 gears to a more performance-oriented 3.55 Sure-Grip centersection.

Production cars began using alternators in the 1960s. As part of the electrical system, alternators made it possible for cars to use higher voltage, and led the way to the modern car charging system.

You may have seen Wicked Willys in Jp Magazine, or in Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road’s Ultimate Adventure last year. It’s big, loud, and a definite eye-catcher. It was finished just before UA last year ...