GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Brush Length - Standard

10.5 mm

0.413 in

Brush Length - Minimum

1.5 mm

0.059 in

Direction of Rotation

Clockwise (as viewed from pulley side)

Maximum Generator Output

80 amps

Maximum Generator Speed

18,000 RPM

No-Load Generator Speed

1100 RPM

Normal Operating Voltage

12 volts

Polarity

Negative Ground

Regulator Voltage

13.5-15.1 volts

Rotor Slip Ring Diameter - Standard

14.2-14.4 mm

0.559-0.567 in

Rotor Slip Ring Diameter - Minimum

12.8 mm

0.504 in

Standard Rotor Resistance at 20°C (68°F)

2.7-3.1ohms

Temperature Range

30-90°C

-22-194°F

Drive Belt Tension

  • Drive Belt Deflection - New

5-7 mm at 10 kg

0.20-0.27 in at 22 lbs

  • Drive Belt Deflection - Used

6-8 mm at 10 kg

0.24-0.31 in at 22 lbs