An alternator is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical energy to alternating current electrical energy (wikipedia). If you want to maybe try do-it-yourself servicing a swedish military volvo’s alternator (models C303 / TGB 11, and the C304 / TGB 13), you may need this exploded view of the alternator.
The description of the alternator is provided as follows:
| 1. Rectifier | 6. Stator |
| 2. Magneting Rectifier | 7. Rotor |
| 3. Brush Holder | 8. Drive End Shield |
| 4. Slip Ring End Shield | 9. Fan |
| 5. Rectifier (negative diodes) | 10. Pulley |
