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Re: Alternator or Generator?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 9/17/2008

Hi Thomas: Alternators are really AC generators. They generate alternating current that is rectified into dc current for automobile [...] words are now used interchangably as most techs have no idea what a real generator is. Login to read more.