Alternator snorkel
what is the reason for the snorkel type item on the back of some alternators,I presume it is not a snorkel when the front of the alternator is open
bob
It is for those that wish to "Forde" their vehicles getting the alternator wet would sound a death nell for for it even if not straight away. the snorkel also allows it to breathe in cooler air coming in from the grill other than warm air from around the engine
I am no expert and i will bow to any expert but As far as I could tell on the one I had rebuilt the rear end which contains the commutator and brushes is sealed from the the front section which contains the windings and fins. If water flooded into the back it would short out and the bearing get wet and gritty
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Sorry Nicholas ,but if fording , and the front of the alternator is not sealed,then is'nt it going to get wet anyway