Re: Alternator Whining - Problem?

[Dave Head <dhead@sundial.sundial.net>]

At 03:30 PM 11/4/98 -0500, you wrote:
>>Time for brushes...
>
>What?!  After 270K Miles I have to replace the brushes?  What kind
>of crap is that?
>
>Don't know if you remember but I am electonically challenged so...
>
>Are the brushes integral to the voltage regulator or?  I guess the
>bottom line question is there a component that I can replace rather
>than just the brushes to mitigate any potential hack job by me?

Pull the regulator out - that's the black thing on the back of the
alternator held on by 2 slot head bolts. Replace it - cost: 25-45.00.
Alternately pull it and have the brushes replaced for you by a friend with
a soldering gun (clip the soldered tops first - originals are riveted and
soldered in) - cost: 4.00. The brushes are part of the regulator unit. It
really is an easy job.


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