Re: Alternator

[DeWitt Harrison <de@aztek-eng.com>]

At 04:54 AM 8/16/98 -0000, AUDIONLY@worldnet.att.net wrote:
>>To make a veeeery long story short, I have concluded that
>>the Bosch 90A (AL27X) alternator doesn't have quite enough
>>reserve to operate the electrical system on my 88 5kcstq, as
>>
>If your amperage no.'s are right on your car presently you have a Bosch
>AL31X. According to the "Bosch Bible" There was also a 110 amp unit for
>your 88 designated an AL179X. It doesn't indicate that there is different
>mounting hardware for this unit which is also stock on some of the 200's
>(Chasis # 44k000890 on) and on some of the 100's from 89-91. Are you sure
>you need new mounting hardware? I have 3 or 4 1990 200's with the
>Altnernators still in them.........Will sell complete 110 setup with all
>mounting hardware (if different than yours) for $125.00. 
>
>Take care,
>
>Peter
>Audionly

No. Mine really is an AL27X. I actually ordered the AL31X once and
it turns out that is a mechanical mirror image of the 27. Dunno why
Bosch shows it for the car. It looks like it would have to mount on
the driver's side, as in no A/C compressor. Anyway, I did order
the AL179X and it does have a different mount. They must have
upgraded some time after changing over from the 5k to the 200.
It must have been something like "OK boys. Now we're bringing
out a new model and we're going to fix all the crap we've been
selling for the last 6  years like the alternator and, oh yeah, let's
fuse the cooling fan."

Thanks for your interest and I sure wish I had known to ask you
for the 100A setup goodies. Much cheaper. If any other 5K owners
have been frustrated by a marginal charging system, they should
give you a call.

DeWitt Harrison
Boulder, CO
88 5kcstq