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BTW I did blow a stator with a battery reversal on my 89 so I know it
is possible. PIV has nothing to do with it. Peak current is what blows
the stator since the diodes are forward biased on a battery reversal.
(current flows freely)

Yes, the charge windings on the late stators compete with space for the
ignition windings. They are much smaller guage than the early stators which
are ALL charging only.

Correct on the PIV... I mis-spoke, I should have said current.
The early stators can sink enough current to guarantee the diodes will open
up 1st, long before the windings even feel the pain.

-W