1972 alternator red stator purpose

[torinopaul]

I have a 1972 alternator # 15V 55A D2SF 10300 AA NEG that I am restoring to concours condition.
Why does it have a red stator between the housings.?
Is that the original color for that alternator?
If not, what is the original color.? Thanks, Paul

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[biddle]

You're not going to get as many responses with a vague title like "1972 Thunderbird alternator"

If sounds like you are selling a part. Your title has been revised.

 

[wfoguy]

I'm old enough to have worked on them before and I don't remember anything but gold or silver. Not saying red isn't correct, just unusual.

 

[cougarsunlimited]

I have a 1972 alternator # 15V 55A D2SF 10300 AA NEG that I am restoring to concours condition.
Why does it have a red stator between the housings.?
Is that the original color for that alternator?
If not, what is the original color.? Thanks, Paul

Check with
https://www.deadnutson.com/1965-1971-ford-autolite-alternators/about
for alternator restoration info.
According to the site, the typical varnish color of the stator laminate is amber but a previous rebuilder could have used a different color.

 

[torinopaul]

Check with
https://www.deadnutson.com/1965-1971-ford-autolite-alternators/about
for alternator restoration info.
According to the site, the typical varnish color of the stator laminate is amber but a previous rebuilder could have used a different color.