All,
Well, the Alternator light on the dash was just starting
to illuminate when I brought the car home the other night.
Raise the rpm a bit and it goes out. I have never seen it
do that before so it is probably time for an alternator.
It is the original one.
I will check the voltage regulator, belt tension, and
connections, but in the event that an alternator is called
for, what is the general wisdom ? Auto Zone supposedly
has a direct Lucas replacement (45 AMP rating), for $112.00
including core fee. Moss has one for $119.00
However, I understand that the preferred method is to
use a higher output GM alternator with appropriate wiring
change. Can someone re-enlighten me?
Thanks,
Gene 80 B
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