Re: alternators

[Randall Young <randallyoung@earthlink.net>]

And answer is : Nope.

An alternator generates (relatively) high frequency 3-phase AC, which is
converted to DC by diodes.  The only way to reverse the polarity is to
change (or re-wire) the diodes.

Randall

"William H. Engle, Sr." wrote:
> 
> All of this talk of starters has we wondering what happens if you change
> the rotation of an alternator.  Does the polarity change?
> 
> I know someone in this group knows the answer.
> 
> Bill Engle, Sr.