SERIES 60 SERVICE MANUAL

8.1 OVERVIEW OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system consists of the following components:

3 Starting motor
3 Battery-charging generator (alternator)
3 Transistorized voltage regulator (normally integral to the alternator)
3 Storage battery(s)
3 Ignition switch
3 Starting motor relay

With the exception of the DDEC system, never attempt to

service any engine electrical systems until the batteries
have been disconnected. To avoid possible personal injury
when working on the alternator, be careful not to come
in contact with the exhaust manifold or turbocharger.
These components may be hot.

Detailed information on the maintenance and repair of the specific types of electrical equipment
can be found in the service manuals and bulletins issued by the equipment manufacturer.
Information regarding equipment manufactured by the Delco-Remy Division of General Motors
Corporation may be obtained from their electrical equipment operation and service manuals. The
manuals may be obtained from an AC-Delco service outlet, or from the Technical Literature
Section, Delco-Remy Division of General Motors Corporation, Anderson, Indiana.
Information regarding equipment manufactured by the Robert Bosch Company N.A. may be
obtained from their electrical equipment operation and service manuals. The manuals may be
obtained from an authorized Bosch® automotive equipment service outlet.
In most instances, repairs and overhaul work on electrical equipment should be referred to
an authorized repair station of the equipment manufacturer. With the exception of DDEC
components, replacement parts for electrical equipment should be ordered through the equipment
manufacturer's outlets, since these parts are not normally supplied with the engine. For electrical
equipment manufactured by Delco-Remy Division, service and parts are available through
AC-Delco branches and repair stations. For electrical equipment manufactured by Robert Bosch
N.A., service and parts are available through Bosch automotive equipment service outlets.
Bosch® is a registered trademark of Robert Bosch N.A.

All information subject to change without notice.

6SE483 9901 Copyright © 1999 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION From Bulletin 9–60–99 Rev. 8-3
8.2 BATTERY CHARGING ALTERNATOR

8.2 BATTERY CHARGING ALTERNATOR

The battery charging alternator provides a source of electrical current for maintaining the storage
battery in a charged condition and supplies sufficient current to carry any other electrical load
requirements up to the rated capacity of the alternator.
The battery charging circuit consists of an alternator, with an integral voltage regulator, a
battery(s) and the connecting wiring. See Figure 8-1 and see Figure 8-2, for parts of the battery
charging alternator system.

All information subject to change without notice.

8-4 From Bulletin 9–60–99 Rev. 6SE483 9901 Copyright © 1999 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION