An alternator turns to the right, if facing pulley from side.
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You can look for one of these online. Many sites, such as eBay, or even automotive parts stores will have this alternator for you.
No, most alternators with charge in either direction,, external fan type alternators may not cool as well when run in reverse, but you can find a bi-rotational fan.
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between 13.5 and 14.5 volts with engine running at idle
Connect a voltmeter to the alternator and start the engine. An automotive alternator should read aprox 14.5 Volts when it's running and the battery is fully charged.
That depends on the application [use] of the alternator. For automotive applications, NO, 15 Volts DC is not too much. Generally, an acceptable voltage output range for automotive applications is 13 Volts minimum to 16 volts maximum.
It's inside the alternator. Almost all automotive alternators have an integrated regulator. i believe it's built into the alternator
I think the purpose is so that the battery doesn't drain itself trying to turn the alternator as though it was an electric motor. The diode only lets current flow in one direction, from the alternator to the battery.
The drive belt on the alternator of a 94 Toyota Corolla won't turn if the bearing has seized. The alternator will need to be replaced.