Alternators
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Alternators
I know many of you say to use only the recommended Porsche Alternators and anything else is a sin. Has anyone else used an alternator other than the Bosche or the Paris rhone. I remember some people using a delco. My question is, can I use something else than what is reccommended if whe outputs (watts) were the same?
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If your car still has the original alternator, my first suggestion is to find a good auto electric shop - not a standard repair garage, or import shop, an electric shop that repairs starters, alternators, generators and motors. They should be able to repair or rebuild your unit at a reasonable cost. You will be sure that it will fit, and that it will work.
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Originally posted by WallyP
If your car still has the original alternator, my first suggestion is to find a good auto electric shop - not a standard repair garage, or import shop, an electric shop that repairs starters, alternators, generators and motors. They should be able to repair or rebuild your unit at a reasonable cost. You will be sure that it will fit, and that it will work.
If your car still has the original alternator, my first suggestion is to find a good auto electric shop - not a standard repair garage, or import shop, an electric shop that repairs starters, alternators, generators and motors. They should be able to repair or rebuild your unit at a reasonable cost. You will be sure that it will fit, and that it will work.
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Noel,
I have an alternator out of an 85 shark if your interested. I know its not a Delco. Do you still have the fresh air shroud for the alternator? If not, it is advised to get one and the hose to go with it. I remember someone having a part number for the hose from a Pepboy's or Autozone.
I have an alternator out of an 85 shark if your interested. I know its not a Delco. Do you still have the fresh air shroud for the alternator? If not, it is advised to get one and the hose to go with it. I remember someone having a part number for the hose from a Pepboy's or Autozone.
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Originally posted by Dozman
Noel,
I have an alternator out of an 85 shark if your interested. I know its not a Delco. Do you still have the fresh air shroud for the alternator? If not, it is advised to get one and the hose to go with it. I remember someone having a part number for the hose from a Pepboy's or Autozone.
Noel,
I have an alternator out of an 85 shark if your interested. I know its not a Delco. Do you still have the fresh air shroud for the alternator? If not, it is advised to get one and the hose to go with it. I remember someone having a part number for the hose from a Pepboy's or Autozone.
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Noel,
I just had my alt. rebuilt at Alternator Rebuild Company, 110 Lake St. Mpls (exactly 1 block east of 35W on Lake)
They did it in 1 day for 85 dollars. Missed ya at Billabongs on Thurs... - Ruf
I just had my alt. rebuilt at Alternator Rebuild Company, 110 Lake St. Mpls (exactly 1 block east of 35W on Lake)
They did it in 1 day for 85 dollars. Missed ya at Billabongs on Thurs... - Ruf
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Alternators are ALMOST alternators....not all the same, even if output rating is same. Some measure the V they are charging against internally (IIRC, 'machine sensed'), others have a separate lead from battery, some have a tacho output terminal, sometimes used to keep injection going. We once put a Delco on a Range Rover, but its output was a bit too spiky for the EFI brain, and it misbehaved, had to switch back to original type Marelli.
therefore, YMMV.....
jp 83 Euro S
therefore, YMMV.....
jp 83 Euro S
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