According to Mark Campbell:
> Isn't there someone on the list that works for/has inside sources at NAPA?
> Do you have a part number we could ask for at our local NAPA for a Delco alt
> that would fit a spit? I just don't like the idea of walking into a store
> and asking for an alt that I could put on a Triumph Spitfire. "A whut?
> Whut is that, some kinda motorcycle?"
>
> > specificly for the Spitfire, but they also have plenty of them.
> > You won't find it on the shelf at the dealer, but any Delco distributor
> > can order it for you. The delco part number for my '79 is: 321-1559
> > I would imagine it is the same for other alternator equiped Spits and
> > 1500's in particular.
> >
I'm confused?? That's the delco part number in my message. Can't NAPA
order from Delco with that number?? How about going to your local Delco
distributor?? I am sure Delco's website will help you find it.
Just to clarify things, here's the message I got from Delco:
Thank you for contacting ACDelco. We offer the following alternator
for your 1979 Triumph Spitfire:
Part number: 321-1559
This Alternator is for the 1.5 liter Spitfire. It is a 36 amp
alternator and there is still plenty of stock on it. Please
contact one of the following Warehouse Distributors to purchase:
Rymer Auto Radiator, Wilkes-Barre 717-823-3284
Elwood Kieser & Sons, Philadelphia 215-744-6666
If we can be of assistance in the future, please visit us again at
www.acdelco.com or call us at 1-800-ACDelco. We appreciate your
e-mail, and look forward to continue serving you in the future.
I can' personally say how close a match the mounting is or how well it
works as I found a Lucas replacement in a local junkyard for $10 bucks
and ended out not buying the Delco. But with their reputation, I would
guess it would work just fine. And at 36 amp probably better than a
Lucas.
bill
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