Deat Battery and Alternator's

[Huw Powell]

>   If I need a new Alt...what are my options.  I'm seriously
> considering buying Avi Meron's 130a  14.8v unit.  But $200 is a
> lot of money.  I could re-build it for much cheaper myself
> couldn't I?  Whats involved in a stock re-build. 

depends I suppose.  in order of cost/trouble... sort of -

new reg. brushes
new regulator
at least clean (machine...) rotor contacts
replace rotor contacts with new if worn down?
new bearings
new diode plate

don;t forget the stainless steel hardware...

and, yes, your alt should charge at idle.  is the belt good/new and
properly tensioned?

-- 
Huw Powell

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