spridgets
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Rebuilding the alternator?

To: Ptegler <ptegler@gouldfo.com>, <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Rebuilding the alternator?
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 10:43:06 -0400
User-agent: Microsoft-Entourage/9.0.1.3108
Is there a model number that you folks recommend?  Or what GM model is it
for.  I've also had a recommendation for an RX7 alternator.
Thanks,
Mike Gagne


> ...actually.... I'd say go to a GM alternator.
> Not so much for the extra output, but once the
> alternator goes into regulation (rev it the first time)
> it doesn't drop out as easily at lower rpms (idle)
> like the stock Lucas unit does.
> 
> No more idiot light at idle.
> 
> Paul Tegler     ptegler@gouldfo.com    www.teglerizer.com
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michel R. Gagne" <mgagne@unc.edu>
> To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 8:23 AM
> Subject: Rebuilding the alternator?
> 
> 
> Based on my current drain of 20 mA, Paul Tegler correctly timed my battery
> death situation (~ 1week to zilch), I apparently need to replace the diode
> pack in the alternator.  Since I9ve never done this type of surgery before
> is there anything I should worry about as I take on the job.  Is there any
> other bits I should order and replace out of course while it is apart?
> Any and all help as always...
> Mike Gagne
> 74 1/2 Midget



<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>