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SECTION 7
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND PROTECTIVE
SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
Electrical System ................................ ................................ ...............................
Battery-Charging Generator ................................ ................................ ..............
Battery-Charging Generator Regulator................................ .............................
Starting Motor ................................ ................................ ................................ ....
Shop Notes - Trouble Shooting - specifications - Service Tools ....................
7.0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
of General Motors Corporation may be obtained from
The engines are equipped with a 12 volt electrical
their electrical equipment operation and maintenance
system.
manuals. The manuals may be obtained from United
A typical electrical system generally consists or a
Motors Service, or from the Technical Literature
starting motor, a battery charging generator (alternator),
Section, Delco-Remy, Division of General Motors
a transistor combination voltage regulator, current
Corporation, Anderson, Indiana.
regulator and cutout relay to protect the electrical
system, a storage battery and the necessary wiring.
In most instances, repairs and overhaul work on
electrical equipment should be referred to an authorized
Detailed information on maintenance and repair of the
repair station of the manufacturer of the equipment. For
specific types of electrical equipment used can be found
electrical equipment manufactured by Delco-Remy
in the service manuals and bulletins issued by the
Division, repair service and parts are available through
equipment manufacturer.
Information regarding
United Motors Service branches and repair stations.
equipment manufactured by the Delco-Remy Division
1972 General Motors Corp.
July, 1972
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