Sorenson DI-17 Diode
type: Unknown Type
Vendor: CorvairFarmer
Description:
🔌 Sorenson DI-17 Diode
🔧 Part Overview
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Part Number: Sorenson DI-17
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Type: Ignition Alternator Diode / Trio Diode
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Function: Rectifies AC current from alternator stator to DC for charging system
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Configuration: Typically used in trio diode assemblies for Delco-style alternators
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Mounting: Press-fit or soldered into diode trio housing
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Country of Origin: Made in USA
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Status: NOS units occasionally found in surplus lots
🚗 Confirmed Fitment
| Make | Models & Engines | Years |
|---|---|---|
| GM | C1500, C2500, C3500, Suburban, Sierra | 1988–1994 |
| Delco Remy | Alternators with diode trio assemblies | 1970s–1990s |
| Industrial | Generator and alternator rebuild kits | Universal |
Often found in alternator rebuild kits for GM V8 platforms including 305, 350, and 454 engines.
🔁 Cross Reference Numbers
| Brand | Equivalent Part Number |
|---|---|
| GP Sorenson | AD21 |
| Delco Remy | D3921 |
| Niehoff | DR-17 |
| Standard Motor | DR17 |
| Wells | DR17 |
| BWD | DR17 |
These interchange across multiple rebuild catalogs and OE alternator assemblies.