Replacement alternator- suggestions pls.

[John Whyman]

My alternator finally started to make funny bearing type noises today so have decided to change it. sad.gif

 

Current incumbent is a Bosch 45 amp in a 1700x/f Supersprint.

 

Does anyone recommend anything different to the Bosch, apart from weight only considerations, and if so what and the advantages please.?

 

The car is a standard road car with no extras and will remain that way.(until I win the lottery and get an R500)

 

Your input much appreciated.

 

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[Andrew Walker]

What kind of noises? and does it make them all the time?

[Simos]

Hi John,

not withstanding finding out if it is the belt or pulley slipping etc When my alternator gave up the ghost I took it to my local motor supply shop who gave me a pattern replacement (for Ford crossflow installation) which was about 2" shorter and way lighter but with the same bolt pattern and connectors. Works fine. Cost £25 (exchange)

 

Cheers, Simon.

[John Whyman]

Andrew, it made terminal noises this morning and shattered something inside, in other words it seized.

Have got a replacement/recon 55 amp Bosch for £40. All now seems fine, in fact its so fine I'm off for a blat this lovely evening.

 

Simos, my local accessory shop still stocks dynamos for 1930's Austins and could not help with a pattern replacement. Had to go to one of the bigger lads in the huge Metropolis of Glastonbury to find one off the shelf.

 

Thanx for all your advice/

 

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