Thanks to Vance, Dick, and Berry,
The more I thought about it and from other's messages I decided to drop by
AutoZone and pickup a remanufactured Delco unit of the exact same model I
currently have. Peace of mind over ruled as I had no idea how old the unit was
and I have had the TR6 for 5+yrs. Decided to get a new universal alternator
bracket and cut to fit as well (one of those things I have been meaning to do
but never got around to it; if it ain't broke don't fix it!).
The new refurbished 63A alternator with two wire connection at 3 o'clock p/n
DL7127M $34.99 works like a champ and all is now normal with my amp gauge
needle from idle up to 4500rpm. I will tear the old ALT apart to see what is
inside and may rebuild it for the heck of it and as a spare. I paid the $15.00
core since I had to cut about 1/4" off the housing to align the pulley to
water/crank pulley.
Across battery posts I get good 12.6V. I did check the ALT output to rocker
cover bolt ground with the new one and getting 14.8V steady. Then across BAT
+/- getting steady 14.4V. Looks good. I do need to add the additional ground
to body with the BAT negative cable (one day down the road).
Berry mentioned a link for a rebuilt kit for the Delco DL7127M from "Quick
Start Automotive Electric"- priced at $17.98 plus shipping and the bearing
doesn't seem to be included. Here is the website and kit description:
_http://store.alternatorparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=304_
(http://store.alternatorparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=304)
GM ALTERNATOR REPAIR KIT
Fits 10 & 12-SI Internal Regulator Alt. from 35 to 65 amps., single or
double pulleys on GM cars, light trucks, marine, industrial and other
applications
from 1971-1985.
Part #597 Kit Contents:
1- Brush holder assembly
1- Diode trio
1- Regulator
1- Step-by-Step Instruction
Cheers!
MRankin
71 TR6 CC61212L
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