Personally, I would do the diodes. But then, I have had my alternator for
about 27 years after buying it used. It was in my 71BGT, now my 72B, and I
would estimate mileage at 200,000. I have gone through two sets of brushes (or
maybe three) and its still generating electricity.
On another note, you mention Autozone. Is this a good place for parts? We
don't have one locally but I found out today that one of our local medical
marijuana establishments is going to be leveled and an Autozone built in its
place. Not to worry - the dispensary is relocating to a kiosk on the same lot
so it could be a one stop location for car parts and medicinal herbs for those
in need.
David Councill
64 B
67 BGT
72 B
-----Original Message-----
From: mgs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf
Of mgbob at juno.com
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 12:41 PM
To: mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: [Mgs] MGB alternator
After 12,722 trouble-free miles, it seems the diodes are perishing again in
this two-wire Lucas alternator.
What is current (pun) thinking about alternators:
Replace the diodes
Get a rebuilt from Autozone or similar
Make the change to Delco
Better ideas?
Bob
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