Barney I don't know about the new ones but the 63 amp alternator that was
used from about 1971 to about 1985 is available from any parts store for
around $30.00. And I believe they are "serviceable" but I haven't had to
do this.
I assume that there is a difference in the case between the old and new?
P.S. mine made it to the top of Pikes Peak. : - )
Larry Hoy (MGB.Roadster@juno.com)
Denver, CO USA
1969 MGB Roadster
1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
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On Tue, 21 Oct 1997 01:36:43 EDT barneymg@juno.com (Barney Gaylord)
writes:
>
>Recently my Chevy Lumina alternator stopped charging. Diagnosis was
>bad diode bridge. In earlier years I could change out the diode
>bridge for about $5, and new brushes were dirt cheap. Since about
>1985 the GM alternators have been non-servicable, can't be
>disassembled for repair without destroying some of the parts. So,
>$115 for a rebuilt alternator. And this comes just a few days after I
>repaired the MGA generator for $2 worth of brushes.
>
>So who can tell us, are these new Delco alternators we're talking
>about putting on the MGs servicable, or do you fork out $$$$$ for
>another one when it craps out?
>
>Barney Gaylord
>1958 MGA with an attitude
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