I understand what a diode is. I'm fairly sure I could figure out the circuitry of an alternator, I do have a masters in electrical engineering. I also confident that I have an open, not shorted, diode. So my battery should not be draining, I'm just missing part of the pseudo-dc waveform. My question is if my battery will be charged adequately and not damaged by the less than 100% duty cycle.
Dave
'99 silver frost svt