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Author:  Guest [ Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:03 pm ]
Post subject:  New alternator?
Hi Guys,
The alternator in my slant sounds like it is going to explode! The bearing is shot. I did a search and read several mixed things about buying rebuilt alternators (or anything for that matter).
I called around to Schucks, Napa, and Autozone and none of them carry new alternators, only rebuilt ones. Napa carries for $65 a rebuilt one with a lifetime warranty, but i'm afraid it's just going to die every few years like my previous rebuilt alternators.
Is buying a lifetime warranty rebuilt one my best option? Or is there a place I can get a new one at?

Thanks!
Author:  VDART [ Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:55 pm ]
Post subject:  new alt
another option --is find a local shop to repair the alternator that is bad--it will not be as cheap as auto zone-- but usually the workmanship is superior to the chain stores rebuilds--
Here in
Wichita we have a shop that is swamped doing just that service--- he also has an excellent rep-- for doing quality work.
just fyi
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:56 pm ]
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Take your noisy alternator and get the yellow pages.

See if there is a good reputable automotive eletcric shop in your area - They can probably rebuild it. and it should be better than the "remanufactured" chung sheng parts store crap.


Greg
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:11 pm ]
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Brand-new alternator? Take your pick:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0110202467
(78 amp, small-diameter pulley)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0110188741
(41 amp, medium-diameter pulley)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0110189234
(60 amp, medium-diameter pulley)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0110197214
(60 amp, small-diameter pulley)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0110198768
(50 amp, large-diameter pulley)

All of these are for sale by Bill Rolik; I've never had a bad experience buying from him. You don't specify what year and model you're working on, but guessing it's a fairly typical Dart or Valiant, I'd make the 41-amp unit my first choice. The 78A alternator would want some rewiring under the hood for safety, and while the 50A unit would work well, low-RPM output is sometimes a little less than desireable with the large-diameter pulley. These are all '70+ alternators, which means they'll work on any year vehicle. If you're installing them on a '60-'69 car, you can either convert to the '70-up regulator, or carry on using the '60-'69 regulator by grounding one of the new alternator's two field terminals.
Author:  Guest [ Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:34 pm ]
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Thanks for the info.

I probably should have mentioned that the most reputable auto electric shop just recently closed :(
They were really busy, but the city closed their shop because they are going to put in a new walkway. The family that owned the business didn't relocate, they decided to close it down :(
I have found a few other auto electric places, but I don't know if they are good or not. It's always scarry trying new places, I guess that is my best option though!

As far as the car - sorry I forgot to mention, it's a 71 dodge dart swinger. I believe a 65amp alternator is stock.
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:49 pm ]
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Mmm...60A alternators were available by special order or as part of various option packages on '71 Darts, but they were not standard equipment. Generally, 6-cylinder cars without A/C, without trailer towing packages, got 30-, 34- or 37-amp alternators. 50 and 60A alternators were installed with A/C and/or trailer tow.
Author:  Romeo Furio [ Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:06 pm ]
Post subject:  alt
Take the plunge and fix it yourself, nine times out of ten only the front bearing needs replaced at a cost of about six bucks. rear bearing is not sealed like the front , just a dab of wheel bearing grease in it before you reasemble.FSM will show you the way.
Author:  emsvitil [ Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: alt
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Take the plunge and fix it yourself, nine times out of ten only the front bearing needs replaced at a cost of about six bucks. rear bearing is not sealed like the front , just a dab of wheel bearing grease in it before you reasemble.FSM will show you the way.
Actually my rear bearing was toast. I replaced them both because I had it apart........
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