Rebuilding an alternator, anyone done it?
#1
Rebuilding an alternator, anyone done it?
Hey guys... any of you ever tried to rebuild using a kit with just regulator and bearings? I think I can do it... and it seems like not to difficult a job. Do the rectifiers generally go bad too, or is it just the regulator??
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks again.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks again.
#3
I've had a few rebuilt at a local shop over the years. These guys go through and do a lot more than you're describing. I really don't know all the details though.
It may or may not be worth a try. Swapping the alternator isn't super hard but it's not something I'd want to do over and over. It's also not something you want to have fail a few months down the road.
It may or may not be worth a try. Swapping the alternator isn't super hard but it's not something I'd want to do over and over. It's also not something you want to have fail a few months down the road.
#4
I've had a few rebuilt at a local shop over the years. These guys go through and do a lot more than you're describing. I really don't know all the details though.
It may or may not be worth a try. Swapping the alternator isn't super hard but it's not something I'd want to do over and over. It's also not something you want to have fail a few months down the road.
It may or may not be worth a try. Swapping the alternator isn't super hard but it's not something I'd want to do over and over. It's also not something you want to have fail a few months down the road.
go the best OEM equivalent since they do not make OEM ones anymore (even if it says it is, its still basically an aftermarket)
never looked back been 3-4 years w new one
#7
Why not rebuild it yourself and make it better? The last few times I wasn't in a jam I had a local guy rebuild mine and he makes the considerably more powerful. 20-30 amps. And more stable/output at idle. This guy actually designed/invented some part for tractor alternators and after he retired started rebuilding them as a hobby. He's 90 now and can't do it anymore but I'm sure there's other guys that can do it. The last on I got from him was like 130 bucks I provided the core, it was originally 180 amp and when he was done it was like 215 at 2800 rpm( for my truck). He did they for several cars off mine. It was always cheaper than OEM replacement. I'm just putting a big in your ear off the possibilities.
#10
Then get a new sub-harness and plug it in before installing it on your work bench.
Make sure its a tight clean connection!
Then plug in at bracket after mounting it!
Its close to impossible to plug that ****er in after mounting the alternator.
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